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Since the failure of the B1 Dam in Brumadinho, we have adopted more conservative standards in evaluating our dams. Therefore, we react to the slightest sign of interference in locations, carrying out preventive relocations or emergency evacuations whenever recommended.

Aware of the effects of these actions, we are making every effort to improve people’s quality of life, in order to restore, as far as possible, the previous conditions.

Find out about the ongoing actions provided for in the Development Plans in each region.

Read here the Repair Balance - December/2022

Learn about the ongoing actions foreseen in the Development Plans of each territory:

Barão de Cocais

Due to the elevation of the maximum level (level 3) at Sul Superior Dam at Gongo Soco Mine in February 2019, the entire Self-Rescue Zone was evacuated.

In order to guarantee operational safety and the safety of nearby communities, the Gongo Soco dam was included in the scope of Vale’s Dam De-Characterization Program, through which all the company’s upstream structures will be eliminated by 2035.

Work to de-characterize Sul Superior Dam began in 2021 and it will continue over the next few years, with all the controls and health and safety measures that this type of intervention requires.

Photo: Video Deliver

Our main focus is to carry out the de-characterization work safely for the people involved. Learn about some of the actions that are part of the initiative:

Containment already in place to reduce impacts on communities and the environment in the event of a dam failure

Use of unmanned equipment (remotely operated) to avoid exposing workers to risks

24-7 dam monitoring

Environmental controls throughout the work

Monitoring of work by the oversight bodies

To find out more about Vale’s Upstream Dam De-Characterization Program, click here.

Photo: Video Delivery

Compensation and Development Plan

Based on a broad public consultation process carried out in 2020, it was decided that more than R$40 million would be invested in Barão de Cocais in the areas of education, health, infrastructure and urbanism, economic development, sport, the environment and watercourses, tourism, culture, public security and social welfare. Another R$30 million is being invested in the municipality based on dialogue with the municipal government and the community, totaling more than R$70 million.

The Barão de Cocais Compensation and Development Plan Committee is made up of representatives of the community, the public authorities, education institutions, the local trade association and Vale.

All the planned works and initiatives are presented below:

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Education

Job Market Preparation Program and Careers Hub
Implementation of Cooking Vocational Training Center in Barão de Cocais
Support for renovation of Brazilian Open University (UAB)
Donation of 60 computers to UAB’s renovated IT lab
Educational Assistance Program
Support for renovation of municipal government schools

Photo: Camila Lana

Economic development

Study of economic diversification of Barão de Cocais
Supplier Development Program
Small Enterprise Development Program
Program to Identify and Enhance Local Culture
Horizon Program

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Health

Support for construction of Center for Medical Specialties and Physical-Motor Rehabilitation
Support for construction and renovation of municipal hospital, as well as purchase of equipment to set up 10 intensive care unit beds
Support for Voluntary Rescue Team
Health Cycle Program

Photo: Caroline Generoso

Environment and watercourses

Support for structuring of municipal sanitary landfill
Program to Strengthen Association of Garbage Collectors and to Raise Public Awareness
Improvements to Soledade Farm

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Public security

Support for implementation of Keen Eye Project
Support for Civil Police
Support for implementation of Municipal Guard

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Social welfare

Empowerment Program
Plan to Strengthen Social Participation
Social Protection Program

Photo: Vídeo Delivery

Culture

Support for construction of multicultural complex
Support for reopening of Fernando Toco Museum in Cocais
Support for renovation of second floor of notary office in Cocais
Support for renovation of Nossa Senhora Aparecida Chapel in Barão de Cocais
Creating Paths Program

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Sport

Support for sports organizations
Support for expansion and renovation of Multi-Sport Center
Support for completion of sports complex in Dois Irmãos neighborhood

Photo: Camila Lana

Tourism

Georeferenced mapping of Garimpo and Cambotas hills with support points for adventure tourism
Revitalization of gateway to Cocais
Support for establishment of Entre Serras Tourist Support Center in Cocais (Gold Circuit) }
Support for establishment of Tourist Support Center in Barão de Cocais

Photo: Arquivo Vale

Infrastructure and urbanism

Support for construction of exhibition park
Renovation and revitalization of town squares
Implementation of Mobility Plan

Photo: Vídeo delivery

We know that there is still a lot to be done to make the reparations of the impacts caused, and we are dedicated to that.

We are also committed to collaborating for the future of communities, through projects and compensation and development actions defined together with residents and the government.