Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The London Court of Appeals decided on Tuesday to reopen a lawsuit against the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton a partner of the Brazilian company Vale in the Samarco mining venture and jointly responsible for the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in 2015 in the town of Mariana the group formed by 200,000 Brazilian claimants can now appeal a ruling passed by the High Court of Manchester that dismissed the case in November 2020. The class action represents companies The group is seeking compensation of 5 billion pounds (R$35.8 billion) for the social and environmental damage caused by the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam.  The disaster caused 19 deaths and affected at least 1.2 million people, according to data from the Doce River Basin Committee of Affected People More than 40 million cubic meters of iron ore tailings spilled into the Doce River from the state of Minas Gerais to the coast of neighboring Espírito Santo the judges on the London court stated that “while we fully understand the considerations that led the judge to the conclusion that the claim should be rejected we believe that the appeal has a real prospect of success” The people and organizations affected by the disaster adopted the strategy of taking their case to the British courts on account of the barriers they face seeking redress in Brazil.  These organizations claim that the case has been moving too slowly and disrespecting the affected communities.  could unfortunately lead to more disasters like this” Cáritas and the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre 2025 - Conectas Human Rights - Postal Code 47 - São Paulo (SP) Brazil - ZIP: 01032-970 - Phone: +55 (11) 3884-7440 By John McDonough  |   Published September 2017 This music flows so smoothly and often unobtrusively through these two CDs that it’s easy to overlook the intricacy detail and sheer intelligence that binds it together Not that such estimable qualities should always be calling attention to themselves but they deserve at least to be acknowledged and appreciated It’s hard not to be drawn into the snap and polish of Christian McBride’s walking bass line on “All Too Real,” which is instructive on the power of sheer simplicity And Gregory Hutchinson’s drum work on the same track is tight But out front it’s Peter Bernstein and Brad Mehldau who have been frequent companions over nine CDs since their first joint work in the early ’90s They command the main ground here in a program of extended originals mostly by Bernstein and five of which are now part of his own personal “Blues For Bulgaria,” “Jive Coffee” and “Dragonfly” all go back to Bernstein’s ’90s output while “Useless Metaphor” and “Let Loose” are from more recent projects and Monk’s “Pannonica” reprises his album of the composer’s work nine years ago Bernstein is a guitarist so good he often sounds like two guitarists in a duet This is music that can linger tactfully under civil conversation yet has the kind of reserved power to invite closer listening when the conversation grows tedious About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright © 2025 Maher Publications. All rights reserved. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. “The dress is a reflection of her: strong and sassy because of the corset As a little girl, Cervantes never spent an iota of her time dreaming about what her wedding dress might be one day. But when the time came and after her dear BFF of 10 years had already designed a dress and headpiece for her save the date She first created a mood board and explained that she wanted something like a Mexican resplendor headpiece “I literally became his intern,” Cervantes says “I learned how certain pleating falls on the body what fabrics can and can’t be used to reach a desired effect he would have a genius idea for the draping and it was honestly so inspiring and magical at times.” It was the first wedding dress he has ever designed “The ones I made as a kid and wore around the house when no one was home.” Their overall vision was ultimately about “exploring the idea of what it means to create your own traditions while also paying homage to the foundations of culture and family What does it mean for a woman to marry in today’s climate?” it’s also about “taking what the bride wants and giving it ’shrooms so everyone goes into a hallucinogenic state Listen to designer Raul Lopez talk to Vogue on this episode of The Run-Through here. that practices sustainable mining in the countries where we are present We exist to improve life and transform the future We extract ore and transport it through a a complete logistics chain we prioritize the safety of people and the environment Click on the states below to learn more about our performance in each location We value individual talent and seek to be more diverse and inclusive acting with respect and practicing open dialogue we receive a new opportunity to transform our work environment and the world we live in Access the page Opportunities for professionals Our recruitment process has been changing and is in line with the cultural transformation we are going through Access the job vacancies portal and come be part of this history Access the page Opportunities for students Have you ever thought about starting your professional life at a company that invests in people and in a transparent and inclusive work environment Get to know our Internship and Professional Training Program.​ We work with transparency for those who already invest with us or are thinking of becoming part of our investor base Access the page Information to the market access documents and the main Vale’s financial reports We believe that business partners are essential to live our purpose to improve life and transform the future - 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 Check out our Q&A manual to the Vitória-Minas railway the EFVM passenger train service also has some external points of sale along the railroad to facilitate your purchases and make your journeys even better.  You can buy tickets up to 30 business days before travel at points of sale you need to present an official photo ID to permit your identification a Brazilian national identity card (RG);   a photo ID card issued by a professional association (OAB an ID card issued by a federal or state judicial or legislative body;   a document issued by a ministry or entity reporting to the Presidency of the Republic.   Only original documents or authenticated copies are accepted. Payment can be made by cash you can pay in up to six monthly instalments Promotions are advertised here on this website at train stations and on the trains.  Children up to five years of age travel for free but they must sit on their parent or guardian’s lap Only one child may travel for free in this way per paying passenger Children aged six and older pay the full fare you must buy a ticket for an extra seat on the train.  You must provide your correct ID details when buying a ticket In line with Article 10 of Decree 4,308 of 2014 passengers may be prevented from traveling if their details are inconsistent and there is not enough time to correct them before boarding.  Elderly Person’s Ticket (Decree 9,921 of 2019) – Economy  – This is an economy class ticket governed by Law 9,921 of 2019 whose income is lower than two minimum salaries Two free seats must be available for these people per train eligible passengers can buy their ticket at a 50% discount.  - This is an economy class ticket governed by Decree 5,063 of 2016 who belong to a household with monthly income of up to two minimum salaries are registered with the federal government’s Social Programs Registry (CadÚnico) and have a Youth ID Card issued by the federal government fail to present the documentation required by law or falsely claim to have special needs in an attempt to buy a ticket designed for disabled people low-income youth or low-income senior citizens their ticket will be cancelled and they will not be eligible for reimbursement given that such conduct constitutes a crime according to Article 299 of the Penal Code.  Do children pay to travel on the passenger trains Children aged six years and older pay the full fare Children aged up to five years ride for free but they must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian.  There is a limit of one child traveling for free per paying adult you need to get a ticket from the ticket office.  The online ticket purchasing system for the Vitória-Minas Railway Passenger Train allows travelers to change ownership on the website itself (https://tremdepassageiros.vale.com/) up to 24 hours before boarding time It is important to note that the tickets are nominal and any discrepancies in the personal data on the tickets will make it impossible to board Note: If a message in red text appears at the top of the screen saying “Tickets already printed out – please go to a ticket office to change your tickets,” you will have to go to a ticket office to change your ticket details no later than 30 minutes before boarding.  Tickets acquired at a train station or point of sale  The current ticketholder will have to go together with the new passenger to a ticket office or the current ticketholder must present the new passenger’s ID document to make the change Railcar for people with disabilities  There is an exclusive railcar for people in wheelchairs.  If someone falsely claims to use a wheelchair or to be accompanying someone in a wheelchair in order to buy a ticket in the railcar for disabled people they will not be allowed to board and they will be instructed to go to the ticket office to cancel their ticket and request another one in a different travel class If such a request is made less than three hours before departure they will lose the right to reimbursement or rescheduling according to Article 299 of the Penal Code card issued by a regional work council or valid passport.  we will accept a police incident report containing the details of all lost documents Read the special boarding procedures for foreigners elderly people and people with disabilities below.  Non-Brazilians need to show their passport in order to board except in the case of passengers from Mercosul member countries.  What documents do I need to show to travel with children Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and their ID and a document proving their relationship must be presented.  When not accompanied by a parent or guardian minors may only embark if they present authorization from the Child and Youth Protection Court or a notarized letter of authorization from the parents This letter must specify the full details of the child and anyone accompanying them Only original documents or authenticated copies will be accepted.  Children aged between 12 and 17 may only board if they present photo ID in accordance with National Land Transport Regulatory Agency (ANTT) Resolution 4,308 of 2014.  In line with ANTT resolutions 4,308 of 2014 and 5,974 of 2022 it is mandatory to issue a ticket for children aged up to five years who are sitting on the lap of their parent or guardian.  The aim is to identify all passengers who board the train Only 1 suitcase of up to 35 kg and 1 personal bag are allowed per passenger Boarding with perishable food is not permitted All luggage and bags are the responsibility of the passenger including their transportation from the boarding gate to the inside of the train.  Are the trains adapted for people with disabilities The Vitória-Minas Railroad’s passenger trains have an exclusive railcar for people in wheelchairs and those accompanying them Economy class cars have a seat suitable for people with limited mobility you can fill out a space to indicate any specific needs you may have This will help the onboard team better serve you.   Passengers may not take any animals on board alongside their owner and under their control Guide dogs must be equipped with a harness They must have an ID card and ID tag issued by a guide dog training center or independent instructor containing the following information:  proving that a multi-vaccine and anti-rabies vaccine have been administered - The ID tag must be worn around the guide dog’s neck To find out what times passenger trains will pass through your local station Vale runs an exclusive passenger train helpline: 0800 285 7000 Select your nearest station and buy your ticket now which will allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes and experience new stories.  Passengers should arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to avoid any problems.  minors may only embark if they present authorization from the Child and Youth Protection Court but they must sit on their parent or legal guardian’s lap Children aged six and older pay the full fare.  You can take a baby in a car seat onto the train with you as the baby won’t be transported on your lap it is mandatory to issue a ticket for children aged up to five years who are sitting on the lap of their parent or guardian The Elderly People’s Statute mandates the provision of two free seats per train reserved for passengers aged 60 or over (and whose income is no more than two minimum salaries) eligible passengers can buy their ticket at a 50% discount (valid only for interstate journeys and in economy class) ID and proof of income must be presented.  The following documents are accepted as proof of income as established in Decree 9,921 of 2019:  II – Pay slip or another document issued by employer;  III – Proof of contributions to National Social Security Institute (INSS);  IV – Benefit payment statement or declaration issued by INSS or another public or private sector pension scheme (only valid up to 90 days after date of issue);  V – Document or card issued by state or municipal social welfare secretariat or a similar institution.  The trains have a dining car and buffet car There is also a food and drink trolley service you can order items from the onboard menu.  You can order a meal from a trolley service attendant directly from your seat but you may choose to eat it in the dining car once you receive it suggestions or complaints about the Vitória-Minas Railroad’s passenger train service you can call our exclusive “Alô Ferroviais” train helpline on 0800 285 7000.  It’s a 24/7 direct community communications channel and calls are free you can find out the arrival and departure times of trains.  The passenger train service also has a communications channel for people with hearing impairments: 0800 021 9934.  Learn more about low-income youth law and decree   Check out our Q&A manual to the Carajás railway Is the Passenger Train adapted for people with disabilities Does the Passenger Train have a Lost and Found service Can I leave my car at the station and continue my journey on the Train Can I play cards or dominoes while traveling Can I climb on the seats or sit on their armrests Can my relatives who will not be traveling access the boarding platform CLASS OF PLANNED EFC INVESTMENT STATEMENTS CLASS OF INVESTMENT STATEMENTS EFVM FORECASTS but the time has come for a complete experience across all our areas of expertise the BioParque Vale Amazônia is a reference in the work of protecting species and promoting knowledge Nathan Case receives funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council Nathan is a member of the AuroraWatch UK team at Lancaster University which issues alerts of potential aurora visibility from the UK Lancaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK View all partners Amateur astronomers and aurora hunters alike have been reporting a green glow across the UK sky. Easily confused with the aurora borealis the sightings were of another phenomena called “airglow” Airglow is the natural “glowing” of the Earth’s atmosphere It happens all the time and across the whole globe Each is the result of sunlight interacting with the molecules in our atmosphere but they have their own special way of forming Dayglow forms when sunlight strikes the daytime atmosphere Some of the sunlight is absorbed by the molecules in the atmosphere The molecules then release this energy as light either at the same or slightly lower frequency (colour) as the light they absorbed Twilight glow is essentially the same as dayglow The rest of the atmosphere and the observer on the ground are in darkness twilightglow is actually visible to us on the ground with the naked eye The chemistry behind nightglow is different There is no sunlight shining on the nighttime atmosphere a process called “chemiluminescence” is responsible for the glowing atmosphere Sunlight deposits energy into the atmosphere during the day some of which is transferred to oxygen molecules (e.g This extra energy causes the oxygen molecules to rip apart into individual oxygen atoms This happens particularly around 100km in altitude atomic oxygen isn’t able to get rid of this excess energy easily and so acts as a “store” of energy for several hours Eventually the atomic oxygen does manage to “recombine” In reality, the green nightglow isn’t particularly bright, it’s just the brightest of all nightglow emissions. Light pollution and cloudy skies will prevent sightings you might just be able to see it by eye or capture it on long-exposure photos The green night glow emission is very similar to the famous green we see in the northern lights This is unsurprising since it is produced by the same oxygen molecules as the green aurora Aurora form when charged particles, such as electrons, bombard the Earth’s atmosphere. These charged particles, which started off at the sun and were accelerated in the Earth’s magnetosphere But it isn’t just the process behind them that is different The aurora form in a ring around the magnetic poles (known as the auroral oval); whereas nightglow is emitted across the whole night sky The aurora are very structured (due to the Earth’s magnetic field); whereas airglow is generally quite uniform The extent of the aurora is affected by the strength of the solar wind; whereas airglow happens all the time Why then did we get a lot sightings from the UK recently The brightness of airglow correlates with the level of ultraviolet (UV) light being emitted from the sun – which varies over time The time of year also seems to have an impact on the strength of airglow To maximise your chances of spotting airglow you’ll want to take a long-exposure photograph of a clear Airglow can be spotted in any direction that is free of light pollution Brazil is at a dramatic juncture in its democracy given the situation of serious human rights violations that has deteriorated since the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff last year with numerous laws pending in Congress that loosen environmental legislation in favor of private interests These strong threats of setbacks are occurring even though we recently witnessed one of the worst environmental crimes in Brazil’s history – the bursting of an iron ore waste dam owned by Samarco (a joint venture between Vale and BHP Billiton) in November 2015 The case has become symbolic of the problems in the relationship between business and human rights In this context, Conectas, MAB (Movement of People Affected by Dams) and RIDH (International Network of Human Rights) are organizing the event “Social and environmental conflicts and setbacks in the legal framework in Brazil: the symbolic case of the Doce River basin” The seminar will take place in Geneva at the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council as a side event to its 35th regular session The seminar can be watched live on Facebook