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Repair Report
Since the Dam I (B1) breach in Brumadinho, we have taken several measures to mitigate, repair
and re-signify the communities and the lives of those affected.
After dedicating more than one year to urgent demands and immediate aspects of the people and regions
affected, it is time for structural and long-term deliveries with lasting transformations that will
effectively benefit the population.
This page offers a detailed description of the Repair Report, including an explanation about the
Comprehensive Repair Plan, key long-term measures, infrastructure works, environmental initiatives,
social and economic actions arising from an open dialogue with the government and the community, and
support to the fight against COVID-19. We know that there is much to do still, but we are committed
to doing so.
We have made substantial progress, we have worked tirelessly, and we have
acknowledged our responsibility to restore Brumadinho and other affected territories, as society
expects of us all.
- Marcelo Klein
Recovery and Development director
Comprehensive Repair Plan
Check out the work fronts covered by the PRI
The Comprehensive Repair Plan (PRI, Plano de Reparação Integral) for
Brumadinho and the Paraopeba river channel is our public commitment to implementing the measures
set forth in legal agreements with public authorities, governments, public and private
institutions, and society.
Independent studies were commissioned from renowned professionals and
institutions specializing in public management, environmental recovery and preservation,
policies for the defense of human rights, and mental health and psychological and social
support. The results of all the studies developed in partnership with the government were
incorporated and consolidated in the Comprehensive Repair Plan (PRI) for Brumadinho and the
Paraopeba river channel.
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Socioeconomics
- Humanitarian Assistance and Indemnities
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Income and Employment
- Agriculture and Livestock Farming
- Land Tenure
- Community Relations
- Sustainable Development
- Culture
- Full Support Program for Affected People
Environment
- Biotic Environment
- Physical Environment
- Support to Structure Decommissioning Activities
Infrastructure and Institutional Management
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Infrastructure and Sanitation
- Territorial Redefinition
Progress of Initiatives in the First Half of 2020
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to learn more.
- Psychological and Social Assistance for Communities
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Status:
In progress
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To strengthen the municipal Primary Health Care network, Vale transferred
funds to the city government of Brumadinho for the purchase of emergency
equipment and hiring of healthcare and psychological and social assistance
professionals. We also implemented the Health Cycle Program to support
public management activities, strengthen community groups, and train
professionals on the subject.
- Implementation of the “Território-Parque” (Park Territory) urban redevelopment
project
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Status:
In progress
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After collecting the main demands of the community, we set on to implement an
urban redevelopment project focused on improving the well-being and quality
of life of residents. The project comprises initiatives to improve
infrastructure, rebuild the economy, and develop local tourism.
- Construction of a Memorial in honor of those deceased in Córrego do Feijão
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Status:
Started
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One of the most important aspects of the repair process is the symbolism
behind it – it represents our respect for the feelings and memories
triggered in the affected people. All initiatives of the project are
selected solely by the families with guidance from Avabrum, a representative
association.
- Economic Support for Communities
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Status:
Started
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To help people and companies restructure economically, Vale is taking
measures focused on the sustainable development of these regions and on
generating employment and income for their residents. These include the
small business incubation program, social investments in informal
organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in communities, and
professional training projects.
- Farmers receive support from “Agricultural Promotion Program”
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Status:
Started
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The program initially covers the farmers of Brumadinho and Mário Campos
affected by the breach; however, those in other cities along the Paraopeba
river channel will also be able to join the initiative. Measures include
expansion of knowledge and traceability and technical, organizational, and
infrastructure improvements. The program also intends to further increase
the farmers’ access to the retail chain in the metropolitan area of Belo
Horizonte.
- Revegetation and reclamation of the Ferro-Carvão stream channel
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Status:
In progress
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The Marco Zero project aims to rehabilitate the Ferro-Carvão stream channel
and restore vegetation with native plants from the region, thus enabling the
recovery of the Paraopeba river.
- Environmental Monitoring
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Status:
In progress
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6.4 million water, soil and sediment analyzes have already been carried out.
Water quality monitoring activities are key to identifying impacts and
determining recovery strategies. All this work is being audited by relevant
agencies. In addition to the Paraopeba river, Vale monitors ten of its
tributaries, the São Francisco river, and the reservoirs of the Retiro Baixo
and Três Marias plants.
- Treatment and transfer of over 10 billion liters of water back to the Paraopeba
river
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Status:
In progress
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The water is treated in the two River Water Treatment Plants (ETAFs, Estações
de Tratamento de Água Fluvial) built by Vale in the region. Another
important measure consists of dredging tailings from the silted stretch of
the river.
- Risk Assessments
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Status:
In progress
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Studies for assessment of ecological and human health risks will consider
issues such as exposure to dust and water consumption in Brumadinho and 28
other municipalities.
- Assistance and shelter for over 1000 animals
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Status:
In progress
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The animals were rescued in the affected areas or voluntary handed over by
their former owners. Check out the list of animals up for adoption at www.vale.com/melevapracasa
- Investments in Water Security
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Status:
In progress
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We are building a new water collection system in a clean stretch of the
Paraopeba river to secure supply to the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte.
In addition, we are developing a project that will interconnect the water
supply systems in the Paraopeba river and Rio das Velhas, both controlled by
Copasa. In Pará de Minas, the water supply will be resumed at the onset of
operations of the new collection system built by Vale in the Pará river.
- Social and Urban Infrastructure Works
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Status:
In progress
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Based on the dialogue with communities and the government, we are investing
in the construction of social facilities and urban infrastructure
improvements, including maintenance and paving of roads and building of day
care centers and the Family Health Center.
- Solution for Riverside Communities and Rural Producers
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Status:
In progress
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Installation of 250 high-performance filters to treat water from underground
wells and supply for 10,000 people from 22 municipalities. We are also
drilling 120 deep wells that will enable 70 rural producers to use the water
for irrigation and animal consumption.
- Barão de Cocais
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- Public hearing on the Compensation Plan attended by more than 1,200
residents, who suggested initiatives to improve living conditions,
promote social well-being, and drive local economic sustainability.
- Improvements in the health care system through donations of ambulances
and equipment for hospital units.
- Dredging of the São João river, a long overdue claim put in by the
population of Barão de Cocais. The work is being carried out by the city
government with funds provided by Vale, pursuant to the agreement signed
between the parties.
- Refurbishment of Escola Coronel Câncio, which offer early childhood
education for more than 400 children, as agreed with the city’s school
community.
- Macacos
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- We launched the Urban Redevelopment Plan to meet the demands and needs
of the region, underpinned by an ongoing dialogue with the community.
- Construction of the Rubem Costa Lima Municipal School – capacity
expanded from 190 to 400 students, from nursery to Grade-2 elementary
school.
- Revitalization of Capela São Sebastião (chapel) monitored by the parish
community and the Nova Lima heritage committee.
- Reopening of the Producers’ Fair, with 30 local exhibitors resuming
activities from production and sale of sweets, homemade delicacies,
handicrafts, and products of the countryside.
- Itabirito
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- We set on to dredge the Itabirito river in response to a long overdue
claim from the community The measure was decisive for containing the
volume of water and preventing flooding during the torrential rains that
devastated Minas Gerais in January this year.
- The community committees formed by local leaders, school principals, and
mothers and fathers of students decided to prioritize the refurbishments
of the courts of the municipal schools José Estevão Braga and Padre
Antônio Cândido, in Engenheiro Corrêa. Construction works are underway
and expected to be completed by July 2020.
- Ouro Preto
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- To commence the de-characterization of the Doutor dam, Vale had ensure
the safety of 76 families living the Self-Rescue Zone (ZAS, Zona de
Autossalvamento) and within 30 meters from the area, in the communities
of Antônio Pereira and Vila Antônio Pereira. Residents were relocated to
other properties outside the Self-Rescue Zone and received a financial
donation from Vale to cover emergency expenses, in addition to a monthly
aid amounting to one minimum wage per adult, 50% of the minimum wage per
teenager, and ¼ for children.
- Conselheiro Lafaiete
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- In March, after identifying the need to reevaluate a waste rock pile and
consult a committee formed by parents, students, teachers, civil
servants, and representatives of the city government, Education
department, Civil Defense and Prosecution Office, we transferred the
students from the Escola Municipal Meridional to a provisional school
set up inside UNIPAC, with facilities fully adapted to the needs of 648
children and adolescents aged between 4 and 15.
Fight Against COVID-19
To help the Government of Minas Gerais in fight against the coronavirus,
we negotiated an advance payment of R$ 500 million from the final agreement to repair the
effects of the Brumadinho breach – still under discussion. The funds are already being used to
curb the coronavirus pandemic growth. Other initiatives were carried out:
- Donation of 7,200 personal hygiene kits and more than 32,000 liters of cleaning items to
fight the pandemic in 14 state prisons.
- R$ 10 million for the expansion of care wards at Hospital Eduardo de Menezes and Hospital da
Baleia, in Belo Horizonte.
- 924,000 protective equipment (masks, gloves, and vests) and 55,000 rapid test kits donated
to 10 hospitals in Minas Gerais.
- Provision of three ambulances equipped with Intensive Care Units (ICU) for the City of
Mariana.
- Provision of five air-conditioned containers with stretchers for Santa Casa de Ouro Preto.
- R$ 3 million invested in 15 small clothing companies, uniform factories, and social projects
in seven municipalities for production of fabric masks.
- “Masks for Everyone” Project: More than 40 seamstresses from Brumadinho worked in the
project to produce 30,000 reusable masks. In addition to the extra income, the professionals
received technical and legal advice on formalizing their activity as individual
microentrepreneurs (MEI, Microempreendedor Individual).
In addition to supporting the State, our efforts to repair the impacts of the B1 dam breach
were also adjusted to our new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the management
team and those at risk of developing the most severe form of COVID-19 have been working from
home since March.
We continued the activities considered essential with a reduced number of workers in strict
compliance with the applicable rules to protect professionals and communities.
Follow Vale’s main response measures since the dam breach
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
June
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Vale released the Comprehensive
Repair Plan (PRI, Plano de Reparação Integral), our public
commitment to implement the measures set forth in legal agreements
with public authorities, governments, institutions, and society.
There are several initiatives underway for the environment, social
development, infrastructure, local support, and COVID-19. This
year’s initiatives are focused on structural and long-term
deliveries and lasting transformations for the population.
Access the Repair Report to see details until this month
January
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Vale's focus in Brumadinho is and
will always be the assistance to people. The company has reserved R$
24.1 billion for reparation actions and indemnities due to the
breach. This budget is intended for payment of indemnities,
environmental interventions, social and economic projects, support
to governmental measures and de-characterization of upstream dams in
Minas Gerais.
December
In the past month, Vale completed the de-characterization works of
the first of the nine upstream dams as announced in January 29. The
company also highlights the actions and results aimed at the
recovery of the Paraopeba River: more than 3 billion liters of clean
water has returned to the river. In addition, works and initiatives
are being undertaken to address and ensure water supply in the
impacted areas.
November
Until this month, Vale has signed more than 4,000 agreements, fully
indemnifying people. Resources exceeding R$ 2 billion have already
been allocated in these compensation actions. Besides compensation
and donations, Vale has also structured the Comprehensive Assistance
Program for Affected People. The project offers financial planning
and education, support for the purchase of real estate, technical
assistance to rural activities, microentrepreneurs, and income
supplement activities, in addition to social monitoring.
October
Since January 2019, the company has allocated more than R $ 2.3
billion for reparation and compensation actions. In recognition of
the work of the corporations in Brumadinho, Vale also concluded this
month the donation of 77 operating vehicles to public security
agencies of Minas Gerais. Until October 23, the River Water
Treatment Plant has returned over 1,9 billion lters of clean water
to the Paraopeba river, according to the Conama standards.
September
After eight months, more than 107,000 people are receiving emergency
compensation. In total, 127 domestic animals under company´s care
have already been returned to their owners or adopted in fairs
promoted by Vale. An investment of R$ 7.1 billion is ongoing to
decharacterize dams. Vale continues to monitor the Paraopeba river
August
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In August, the highlight is the construction of a new road access
from Córrego do Feijão to Alberto Flores Avenue, connecting the
community to the Brumadinho Center. Access will be paved and will
allow safer local and transit vehicle traffic to be restored. To
date, more than 106,000 people are already receiving emergency
compensation on a regular basis and 575 animals out of 702 rescued
are still under Vale's care.
July
Up to July, 171 individual indemnities were paid and Vale will
continue to evaluate cases of people affected who wish to apply for
this right. Also this month, we concluded with the MPT of Minas
Gerais one of the definitive agreement of indemnification for
families of Vale employees and third-party workers affected. In the
environmental area, 750 thousand cubic meters of material were
removed and transported to an area authorized by competent bodies.
June
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Vale has worked with a total focus on repairing damage, with actions
that include indemnities, donations to public agencies and impacted
people, medical and psychological assistance, purchase of
medications, among other services. In total, R$ 1.5 billion has been
invested in environmental services, health materials, transportation
and other logistical costs.
May
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Four months after the breach of the I Dam, more than 69 thousand
residents have already received emergency compensation in 15
municipalities. Vale also signed an agreement with the Association
of Mining Municipalities of Minas Gerais and Brazil (Amig) to make
financial contributions totaling R $ 100 million. Structural works,
humanitarian assistance actions and environmental monitoring are
also being carried out. To know all the actions until then, read the
Monthly Repair Report.
April
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In addition to caring for people, Vale takes actions related to the
environment. Currently, there are 65 monitoring points along the
rivers near the breached dam. Tailings samples are collected at 42
points near the dam and along the river. Five turbidity curtains are
installed, and more than 300,000 water, soil, tailings, and sediment
analyses have been made. Learn more about all the actions, read this
month's report.
March
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Until this month, R$100,000 was donated to each of the 274 families
of affected people in Brumadinho. In total, 10 hospitals and health
centers, as well as five help centers, were made available to assist
people affected in different cities. On March 15, Vale also
established a contribution of R$20 million to the Fire Service of
Minas Gerais, in recognition of the hard work done in Brumadinho. To
learn more about these and other actions, read the Monthly Repair
Report.
February
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This month, several expenditures were made to improve support for
the affected communities. R$118 million was invested in medicines,
water, equipment, and logistics costs. In addition, R$2.6 million
was donated to the city of Brumadinho for the purchase of emergency
equipment, hiring of health professionals, and supply of more than
12 million liters of water to 15 municipalities. Check out all our
actions in the complete overview.
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Some of the main questions received by Vale are addressed in the Repair Report Vale maintains
an open dialogue with the communities surrounding its operations. If your question regarding
construction works, initiatives, terms used by the company or any other matter has not yet
been answered, please contact our Service Center at 0800
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