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together Learn about our guidelines to be part of our supply chain Access the page I'm a Supplier (Brazil only) We seek to work with a chain of suppliers that contribute to a more ethical and fairer society Learn more about our materials and services.​ we are already working with local communities and different sectors of society with the aim of leaving a positive social Learn more about our commitments to sustainability.​ Innovation is one of the main pillars for achieving our purpose We use technology to redesign our ways of working We have learned from our history and we are committed to the full reparation of the communities and people impacted by the dam collapse in accordance with the signed legal agreement the first pilot plant for civil construction products made from tailings from mining activities is designed to foster the circular economy within local iron ore processing activities Vale estimates that every year 30,000 tons of tailings that would be otherwise disposed of in dams or piles will be transformed into 3.8 million pre-molded products with a variety of applications in the civil construction industry The plant manufactures blocks and parts using tailings from mining activities as the primary material According to Vale’s executive manager for Environmental Licensing the initiative to reuse tailings is the first of its kind in the company “In addition to making our operations safer and more sustainable we want to encourage the development of innovative solutions that create value for neighboring communities and society.” Vale has been studying options for reusing and recycling tailings since 2014 Its use in civil construction in place of natural sand is also a green solution sand is the world’s second-most heavily exploited resource after water The material is scarce and subject to illegal and predatory extraction at a global level “Vale’s sandy tailings resulting from ore processing activities have a high silica content and a very low iron content in addition to a high degree of chemical homogeneity and optimum grain-size uniformity,” Dutra highlighted The company will invest approximately R$ 25 million in technological research and development (R&D) in the first two years of operation of the Pico Block plant which will receive technical support from the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG) The support team allocated in this phase will comprise 10 researchers from the institution – such as professors “The main advantage of being in a plant inside a mining unit is the ability to study the application of various wastes and validate the technology developed in the laboratory in the production environment This model will enable the transfer of technology in a more efficient way in an environment that drives innovation,” explained Augusto Bezerra lead researcher of the project and professor at CEFET-MG No products will be sold during the R&D phase The Plant will accelerate scientific research on tailings management | Photo: Produtora Guarda-Chuva The block plant occupies an area of 10,000 sqm within the Pico mine unit at the Vargem Grande complex “The plant was designed in modules for versatile development of various types of products for civil construction housing and urban development works,” explained Laís Resende one of the engineers responsible for the initiative The plant’s entire production system is automated and built according to occupational health and safety standards therefore avoiding physical strain as the staff handles the parts According to the executive manager of the Vargem Grande complex Karina Rapucci Vale incorporated sustainability in every aspect of the plant ergonomic and comfortable work environment This project is also aligned with the movement for diversity and inclusion in mining – it has been implemented and will be operated by women.” Ana Luiza Marinho is part of the team of women responsible for the plant’s operations | Photo: João Bosco Eight women will oversee all the plant’s processes was one of the women hired to work at the plant “It is a privilege to have been selected to work as engineer in an initiative that follows the principles of circular economy that reuses tailings as primary material for its products while helping reduce the extraction of non-renewable natural resources I believe that the purpose behind the creation of a block plant run by a team of women is proof that the company is evolving and it is taking care of the communities surrounding its operations.” Vale plans to replicate the block plant in other units in Minas Gerais once the R&D phase at the Pico mine is completed The company also combines efforts with more than 30 organizations including universities research centers and Brazilian and foreign companies to develop solutions for reusing mining tailings in different industrial sectors Media Relations Office - Vale imprensa@vale.com Vale and Petrobras announce a partnership to test fuel with renewable content Vale announces expiration and final results of cash tender offers for notes due 2034 Vale confirms receipt of nomination for candidates for the Fiscal Council Keep updated to Vale's activitys and watch our informative web series to learn more about the company We operate all around the globe sharing our passion for work efficiency and reliability as one of world's largest minning company Vale is committed to positively impact the future working alongside with the society to achieve a more sustainable tomorrow That's why we firmly belive in mantain a clear comunication chanel to us Air Liquide Brazil has recently signed two contracts with major regional firms: Coca-Cola bottler FEMSA and Suzano Papel e Celulose investing nearly $90 million (€70 million) to develop the two projects Air Liquide and FEMSA have signed a long term agreement for the supply of carbon dioxide nitrogen and compressed dry air as well as electric power steam and chilled water for its new bottling plant in Itabirito City located approximately 400 kilometers north of Rio de Janeiro FEMSA is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world and the largest beverage company in Latin America Air Liquide was already a long term partner of FEMSA serving its bottling plant in the Brazilian city of Jundiai and in other countries of South America including Argentina Carbon dioxide produced at Air Liquide's new Itabirito plant will also help further develop the industrial market in the southern region of Brazil Air Liquide Brazil has also signed a long term agreement to supply 160 tons-per-day of gaseous oxygen to Suzano Papel e Celulose in the city of Imperatriz in the state of Maranhao in northern Brazil Suzano is the market leader for paper in Latin America The Suzano agreement is for a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) slated for start up at the end of 2013 nitrogen and argon for the region's mining iron and steel industries as well as the healthcare sector This agreement marks Air Liquide's expansion in northern Brazil ProteiNext is an annual symposium that offers a platform for sharing insights on protein analysis and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview scientists are using drones equipped with sensors to locate metals needed for wind turbines and solar panels We know that renewable energy can help the world to wean itself off fossil fuels but keeping up with green-energy demand is creating another problem which has committed itself to a low-carbon future are finding themselves short of the raw materials required to manufacture wind turbines and solar panels platinum-group metals and rare-earth elements such as indium and germanium are in short supply Iron ore at the Pico do Itabirito mine in Minas Gerais Photograph: Jens Gutzmer/HZDRBut now scientists in Germany are developing new ways to find these precious materials Using drones equipped with special cameras and sensors scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Dresden are analysing the way light bounces off underlying rocks Each mineral produces its own characteristic light reflection due to the specific shape and size of its crystals the scientists are developing a laser-beam sensor to identify minerals that glow brightly due to fluorescence These non-invasive methods avoid hillsides being carved up by diggers, and enable mining companies to use less disruptive and safer ways of extracting minerals. Writing in the latest issue of the HZDR magazine the scientists showcase how these techniques have enabled them to pinpoint rare-earth elements in Finland and Namibia It looks like nothing was found at this location De-characterization progresses at Grupo and Area IX dams The Grupo and Area IX structures at the Fábrica Mine in Ouro Preto began to be de-characterized in 2023 and the work is currently scheduled for completion in 2025. Read more (Portuguese only) Deadline for removal of B3/B4 dam in Nova Lima brought forward to 2024   Our commitment is to increase the safety of the communities where we operate and protect the environment.  in 2019 we started a program to eliminate all our dams in Brazil that have an upstream method (backed on tailings).  The process is technically called “de-characterization” and is established in current dam legislation.  And learn how these works are carried out and their importance for people's safety Check out the list and understand the meaning of some of the technical terms and expressions that we use in our daily work Channels built around the dams to prevent water with the purpose of driving water out of the dam and preventing it from accumulating A structure deployed below dams or dikes to retain the tailings in case of emergency and reduce the impacts for the community and the environment Structure used to contain sediment or store tailings and water Mandatory document that proves the stability of a dam Mining companies need to send the DCE to the National Mining Agency twice a year: in March and in September It is a dam that no longer poses any risk to the community after undergoing works that eliminate its function of retaining tailings This is when the operation of a dam is terminated Type of safe dam that is not extended over its tailings in which the material is arranged in a pile with an internal drainage system It is through them that we control the flow of water that passes through a containment structure The picture of the region as it would look after the rupture of a dam It takes into account the amount of material the possible form of flow and the extent of the rupture It is built with steel wire mesh and filled with stones Place of water input (inlet) and output (outlet) of the spillway or overflow channel Part of the ore production that is not processed (used) Protection implemented in the dam so that essential services can be performed safely by the worker The system works by means of two metallic columns at the ends of the dam The worker accesses the dam with a safety belt attached to the cables and can be removed from the site if necessary The permanent control and observation of the dam with the purpose of identifying and dealing with any change in structural conditions A channel constructed to allow water left on the surface of the dam to drain off and keep the structure safer PAEBM (Emergency Action Plan for Mining Dams) Technical document prepared by the mining company defining immediate actions in cases of emergency with dams with the purpose of minimizing damage The PAEBM identifies potential emergencies establishes the actions to be carried out and defines the people and bodies that must be notified The pressure exerted by the water from the reservoir on the structure of the dam We monitor this pressure continuously to ensure the safety of structures Collecting a soil sample for study before carrying out engineering works For upstream structures that are at alert level 3 we have already erected tailing containments to increase protection for communities and the environment in the event of breakage Protection installed so that workers can access dams and can be safely removed from the site in the event of a structural emergency Parameter used to quantify the stability of a dam When the entire dam consists of a single dike When the dam's structure is intact and ready to operate A basin dug into the ground to contain sediment carried away by rain It is used as one of the environmental control measures at construction sites tractor or other equipment that operates without drivers in the cab to ensure safety for workers during works on upstream dams The professional operates the equipment through remote control Structure built below the dam to increase its stability condition Safety: Vale completes removal of another upstream dam and reaches 53% execution of De-Characterization Program Check here for information about the projects Vale built containment structures for some upstream dams to be eliminated and that present a higher degree of risk   Containment structures are built to protect communities and the environment in areas close to the de-characterization works of the Sul Superior (Barão de Cocais); B3/B4 (Nova Lima); Forquilhas I III and Grupo (Ouro Preto-Itabirito) dams; and the Minervino and Cordão Nova Vista (Itabira) dikes.  Select one of the dams below for more information​ Select one of the dams below for more information Dike 3 of the Kalunga dam - Manganês do Azul Mine​ Dike 3 of the Kalunga dam - Manganês do Azul Mine Preparatory work for the Vargem Grande: detour on BR 356 Works to increase the flow of the containment structure Auxiliary Dike of the 5 dam - Águas Claras Mine​ Reinforcement built before the start of the elimination work​ located on the border of Ouro Preto and Itabirito located on the border of Ouro Preto and Itabirito​ Structure in testing phase for elimination Vale das Cobras Drained Stack - Água Limpa Mine​ Reinforcement was deployed to increase safety in the elimination phase Barrier has already been removed; work continues with drainage and revegetation services until the end of the year Dike Cordão Nova Vista – Pontal Dam - Cauê Mine​ Containment structure of the Cordão Nova Vista dike​ Rio do Peixe dike of the Rio do Peixe Dam​ Dike 2 of the Kalunga dam - Manganês do Azul Mine Reinforcement built before the start of the elimination work Dike Cordão Nova Vista – Pontal Dam - Cauê Mine Containment structure of the Cordão Nova Vista dike We will eliminate 30 upstream structures by 2035 in order to ensure that ruptures like the one in Brumadinho does not happen again and we can be an increasingly safer company. Know the schedule: Engineering development/preliminary actions 1 Campo Grande: Due to the need to implement instruments probings and complementary engineering studies the completion date for Campo Grande changed from 2025 to 2026 2 B3/B4: Due to a higher-than-expected productivity achieved with unmanned equipment the tailings conditions and the low impact of operations on the stability of the dam observed so far in addition to a reduction in the volume of tailings to be removed 3 Tailings Ponds: Completed in 2021 – Made official in 2022 Operation of vehicles remotely and outside the risk area Use of equipment to protect teams during activities in dam risk areas Remote operation of a rig to investigate the tailings and obtain geotechnical data from the structures Use of unmanned earthwork equipment (remote operation) allowing the dismantling of elevations and removal of material by dredgers (under study) which ensures that these construction stages are carried out safely for all those involved in the works and the communities What is the difference between de-characterization and decommissioning De-characterization is the act of intervening in the structure with the objective of making it completely lose the characteristics of a dam the structure is completely stable and is reincorporated into the relief and the environment is the initial stage of the de-characterization process beginning with the confirmation that the dam is no longer necessary in the operational context of the enterprise and With the de-characterization of upstream dams what will be the fate of the tailings from these structures Do these works pose additional risks to the stability of the structures Vale has been adopting all the necessary measures to increase safety and minimize the risks arising from interventions related to the de-characterization process In the case of de-characterization works for dams such as the use of unmanned equipment (tractors among other types of equipment) operated remotely; helicopter and cargo cable car to access risk areas The goal is to not place people in risk areas Not all tailings will be removed from structures could we say that the structures were de-characterized and are they safe for those who live or work in these locations Does Vale share information on these works with the community When did the current program to eliminate upstream structures begin The elimination of upstream dams (on tailings or sediments) is a commitment made by Vale since the Brumadinho collapse in 2019 The rupture caused a change in the company's dam management to ensure more safety for its structures and communities and the De-characterization Program is one of the main milestones of this management effort with the aim of ensuring that nothing of the sort ever happens again The first structure eliminated was the 8B dam (Mina Águas Claras Why is it important to eliminate upstream structures It is important to increase the safety of communities living in the vicinity of these structures and our operations the structure no longer poses a risk of accidents such as the one that occurred in 2019 at the B1 dam of Mina Córrego do Feijão will the communities of the Self-Rescue Zones (ZAS) remain outside their residences The communities located in the ZAS will remain outside their homes until the end of the work When there is no longer any risk of the dams breaking What are the risks involved in these works for the stability of these dams The process to eliminate a dam is complex and any intervention can entail increased risks the company has already carried out several preventive actions including the removal of all residents from the Self-Rescue Zones (ZAS) and the construction of containment structures below dams that are at a higher alert level with the aim of reducing socio-environmental impacts in case of emergency with constant monitoring and evaluation of the results the activities shall be immediately interrupted Is there environmental licensing for de-characterization projects with subsequent environmental regularization Documents related to environmental regularization and respective studies are delivered to the environmental agency Will the eliminated dam areas be able to receive the construction of physical facilities such as buildings roads or will there always be restrictions on their use But we emphasize that the future use of the areas is a process that will take place with the progress of the discussions between the company How long does each dam de-characterization or elimination last The de-characterization or elimination of an upstream facility is a complex process and can take a long time to be completed in order to be carried out with due care for safety Each project has its own characteristics and challenges and the safety of people and the environment is assumptions for all of them All actions are monitored and supported by external consultants authorities and technical auditors from public authorities Mining Our core business is an essential activity for the world Dams Vale’s places a priority on optimizing its safety procedures and providing increased transparency with regards to its dams.  What we do Mining is closer than you think. Ore is present in solutions that transform people's lives for the better. 02 Feb 2025 21:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Cruzeiro won 3–1 over Uberlandia on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Cruzeiro 3 win(s) Cruzeiro have won the previous 2 matches against Uberlandia. 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Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT?America MG won 7–0 over Pouso Alegre on Thu 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches America MG have won the previous 4 matches against Pouso Alegre America MG is playing home against Pouso Alegre at Estádio Raimundo Sampaio on Thu and he’s quickly claimed a spot in the starting lineup Marquinhos has started three of Cruzeiro’s four matches since his arrival and he came off the bench for the entire second half in the only game he didn’t start Yet his first three appearances hadn’t brought any goals or assists so it was good for the 21-year-old to get off the mark against Itabirito on Thursday night Taking up a position on the wing, Marquinhos was part of an impressive first-half performance. Cruzeiro were already 2-0 up when he headed home from the centre of the box in off the right post Gabriel Barbosa had scored the other two goals and the striker completed his hat-trick with a penalty in first-half injury time The penalty stemmed from a clever set-piece with Marquinhos feinting to shoot before sliding a pass to an attacker running in behind the wall The subsequent cross was handled by a defender leading to the spot-kick after a VAR check Itabirito pulled one back from the penalty spot in the second half “Great night!” Marquinhos wrote on Instagram afterwards “Very happy for my first goal for the club and for this beautiful victory We want to hear what you think about this article. Submit a letter to the editor or write to letters@theatlantic.com A collection of winning and honored images from this year’s nature-photo competition A collection of amazing recent images made with the Hubble Space Telescope Mourners of Pope Francis gathered at the Vatican scenes from the the second weekend of Coachella 2025 and landscapes of the Earth’s arctic and subarctic regions This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Picture FacebookLaunceston mountain biker Sam Fox has resumed his international career with a timely win in Brazil All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueFresh from strong performances at national and continental championships on home soil the 23-year-old claimed a narrow victory in the Internacional Estrada in Itabirito "So nice to get the trip off to a good start," Fox said on Facebook "I had great fun fighting with the Brazilians on course with some incredible fans on the course spectating." Fox had only arrived in South America a few days earlier He is in Brazil to contest the world cup series which begins with rounds in Mairipora Sao Paulo (April 13-14) and Araxa (April 20-21) "I'm slowly pedalling the jetlag out of my legs Hopefully my mind and body are on the same page," he added "Loved my time in Brazil a couple years ago so I'm keen for round two The national champion in 2023, Fox recorded two fourth places at this year's national titles at Awaba Mountain Bike Park in NSW before adding a silver medal in the Oceania championships at Mount Cotton in Queensland Despite establishing himself among Australia's best by leading the charge at last year's Commonwealth Games and then claiming the national title Fox looks set to be squeezed out of Paris Olympic contention by the sport's quota system "I think Paris is heading in the direction of being off the table so I'm setting a long-term Olympic goal over four years and there is a lot to improve and change in that time," he told The Examiner last November Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds. 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