Brazilian firm Vale warn of potential mining dam collapse in the Amazon

Movement in the mine pit is putting pressure on the embankment of the Sul Superior dam and it is likely to fail next week causing significant problems for the surrounding area.

The dam's movement is being tracked by radar and those living closest to the dam have already been evacuated. The impact of the dam failing is significant as it contains waste from a previous mining operation, which will include toxic waste as well as debris. Local water courses and fertile land will be affected by the collapse as well as potential loss of life, despite the evacuation. For more information check out the following report...

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