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Vale discovers cracks in Minas Gerais dam

The Brazilian miner said that the structure remains stable

The Forquilha III dam at the Fábrica mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Credit: Vale

The Forquilha III dam at the Fábrica mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Credit: Vale

Vale said it found superficial cracks in the Forquilha III dam at its Fábrica mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil, during a routine inspection. The Brazilian miner said that it would conduct further verifications,...

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