Summary
- Vale’s Fabrica iron ore mine in Minas Gerais state has surface cracks in the Forquilha III dam.
- Despite the cracks, Vale claims the dam’s stability remains unchanged and is under constant monitoring.
- A downstream containment structure is in place, and the self-rescue zone has been evacuated.
- This incident raises concerns about Vale’s dam management practices and highlights ongoing safety challenges in the mining industry.
