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After years of negotiations, Vale has reached a $30 billion settlement with the Brazilian government for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse, one of the worst environmental disasters in the country’s history. The settlement, covering past and future obligations, includes compensation for affected communities, environmental remediation, and resettlement efforts. Meanwhile, BHP faces a separate class-action lawsuit in the UK seeking damages from the disaster, potentially setting a precedent for global environmental liability.

Brazilian mining giant Vale, under its new CEO Gustavo Pimenta, is aiming to significantly increase copper production to catch up with industry peers. This includes expanding operations in Brazil, Canada, and Indonesia, and investing in strategic minerals for the energy transition. However, Vale faces challenges from China’s economic slowdown, the aftermath of a catastrophic dam collapse, and intense competition from companies like Barrick and BHP.