Environmental organisation GRID-Arendal has received UN Environment Program's support to launch the world’s first publicly accessible global database of mine tailings and storage facilities.
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Vale declares Brumadinho rupture caused by drainage flaws
Experts have blamed the massive tailings dam rupture at Vale’s Córrego do Feijão iron ore mine in Brumadinho in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on drainage problems.
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Australia takes lead to improve tailings dam performance
Australia’s minerals industry has committed to the safe and responsible management of tailings storage facilities through the release of the Australian Mining Tailings Communique.
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Iron ore price hit by biggest monthly drop in eight years
The seaborne iron ore price has experienced its largest one month drop in almost eight years as shipments increased to China sparking supply pressure.
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Vale drives recovery through processing resumption
Vale has received permission from the National Mining Agency (ANM) to partially resume dry processing operations at the Vargem Grande Complex.
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Vale begins compensation process for families of Brumadinho victims
Vale has advised relatives of the victims who suffered from the B1 dam breach at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho that they can now register to receive compensation.
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Brazilian dam disaster a ‘turning point’ for environmental awareness
The world’s top five mining companies are becoming more sensitive to environmental and social risks, according to a report from S&P Global.
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BHP unveils ‘tailings taskforce’ following Brazil incidents
BHP has established a new ‘tailings taskforce’ as part of its increased focus on the risk management of tailings in the wake of the Brumadinho disaster.
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Vale raises alarm of potential tailings dam failure
Vale has warned of the possible dam collapse at the Gongo Soco mine in Barão de Cocais, Minas Gerais, 65 kilometres away from the site of the Brumadiho dam failure.
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Vale suffers massive loss following Brumadinho dam rupture
Brazilian mining giant Vale has reported a US$1.6 billion loss ($2.3 billion) in the March quarter after the Brumadinho dam disaster led to disruptions to its supply of iron ore.
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BHP, Rio Tinto share prices dip after Vale mine restart approval
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale has been granted governmental permission to reopen the Brucutu iron ore mine in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Mining upturn drives $278bn export forecast
Australia’s resource export values are expected to hit $278 billion in 2018–2019, a “sizeable upward revision” due to an improved outlook for iron ore, according to forecasts by chief economist Mark Cully.
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Fortescue, Rio Tinto prices rally as Vale declares force majeure
Australian iron ore majors such as Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto have all seen a significant boost to their share prices while Brazilian company Vale's has dropped significantly.
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