VOICED : Vale omitio informacion que hubiera podido evitar tragedia minera en Brasil

The Brazilian mining company Vale failed to disclose information that might have prevented the Brumadinho dam collapse in January, which resulted in 270 casualties. Internal documents revealed by the National Mining Agency showed Vale was aware of drainage issues months before the disaster. The collapse released millions of tons of mining waste, leading Vale to halt operations at similar sites. A legislative commission has moved to legally charge Vale and a German auditor for using false information to certify the dam's safety. Courts have ordered Vale to pay damages to victims' families.

What critical information did Vale fail to disclose that could have prevented the Brumadinho disaster?

• Issues with the drainage system

• Financial reports

• Weather forecasts

• Employee safety protocols

What was the immediate environmental impact of the dam collapse in Minas Gerais?

• Flooding of nearby towns

• Release of toxic gases

• Release of millions of tons of mining waste

• Destruction of local wildlife

What action did Vale have to take following the dam collapse?

• Increase production

• Halt operations at similar sites

• Lay off workers

• Expand mining operations

What legal action was taken against Vale and a German auditor?

• They were required to rebuild the dam

• They were sued for using false information

• They were fined for environmental damage

• They were banned from mining in Brazil

How much was Vale ordered to pay to the families of three victims?

• Four million dollars

• One million dollars

• Two million dollars

• Three million dollars