PDER Environmental Licensing and Marés II Dam

As part of the licensing of the Waste and Tailings Pile (PDER) and the Marés II Dam, Vale will hold a public hearing to present the projects and clarify the community's doubts about the operational and safety aspects and safety of the structures, in addition to environmental and social issues.

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3/5/2026 (Thursday)

7:00 PM

Quadra da Escola Municipal Prefeito João Eustáquio - Rua Francisco Filho, 119, Centro, Belo Vale/MG, 35473-000

Photo: Equipe de Licenciamento Ambiental Vale

Environmental Impact Assessment and Report (EIA-RIMA)

SLA Process N 1026/2023
SEI 1370.01.0021038/2023-76
Razão Social: Vale S.A – CNPJ: 33.592.510/0007-40

Click here to access the Environmental Impact Study

Click here to access the Environmental Impact Report

These documents are also available for public consultation, in physical form, at the Belo Vale City Hall (Av. Tocantins, 57, Downtown).

Public Hearing

The public hearing for this project was held on March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM, in the municipality of Belo Vale, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Watch the recording of the Public Hearing, broadcast on YouTube:

Watch here – Marés II Hearing

How to get there?

Vale Free Transportation

Vale will provide free bus routes for the public hearing, departing from Boa Morte and Córrego dos Pintos.
For information and to use the transportation service, please contact:
Mariana Almada – +55 (31) 98354-6514

Need more information?

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Context

History of the Águas Claras Mine and its new cycle of use

The Águas Claras Mine is a territory undergoing transformation. After decades of contributing to the region’s economic development, the area is entering a new phase. The goal is to leave a positive legacy for both the environment and the community, fostering a renewed relationship between society and the territory.

Progress and completed milestones

The project has already achieved key milestones:

Submission of the Mine Closure Environmental Plan (PAFEM) in December 2023
Initiation of stabilization and land adaptation works
Ongoing feasibility studies for future land uses
Expansion of publicly accessible areas
Execution of pilot events and community engagement activities

Expected impacts for the Nova Lima and Belo Horizonte region

The project aims to deliver tangible benefits to the region, including:

Expansion of green areas and conservation of the Jambreiro Forest
Creation of new leisure and sustainable tourism opportunities
Enhancement of the landscape and natural heritage
Promotion of culture and environmental education
Development of opportunities for the local economy

How the Future Use Project is built with community participation

Community engagement is essential to ensure that the future use of MAC reflects the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders. The project is built on a continuous process of active listening, which has already gathered input from more than 7,000 people to date.

Learn more about the MAC Future Use Project by clicking here

Photo: Washington Alves

About Vale

We are a mining company and serve as the foundation of a value chain that contributes to societal development. We harness the potential of natural resources, transforming them into essential elements for life and for building the future.

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