Vale

The Minas Gerais government raised the fine on miner Vale from R$ 1.7 million to R$ 3.3 million due to drainage system failures in two mines that experienced leaks on January 25, 2026. The decision accounts for the company's history of recidivism and contrasts with Vale's claim that no tailings were transported. Measures include suspending operations at one mine to prevent environmental risks.

January 25, 2026 由 AI 报道

A Vale mining pit overflowed in the early hours of January 25, 2026, in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, flooding CSN facilities in Congonhas without any injuries reported. The spill of water and sediments halted operations and water supply in the area, raising alarms seven years after the Brumadinho disaster. Authorities and the company are investigating the causes, confirming that dams remain safe.