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Vale SA | 6-K: Vale Updates on Payment Request from the Brazilian Federal Attorney General's Office

SEC announcement ·  May 9 16:48
Summary by Moomoo AI
Vale SA, the Brazilian mining giant, announced on May 8, 2024, that a federal lower court in Brazil has rejected a R$ 79.6 billion payment request made by the Brazilian Federal Attorney General's Office against Vale and its partners, Samarco Mineração S.A. and BHP Brasil Ltda. This decision follows previous press releases on January 25 and May 7, 2024, regarding the ongoing legal matters. Vale continues to work on renegotiating the Framework Agreement (TTAC) from March 2, 2016, through mediation with the Federal Regional Court of the 6th Region (TRF6). The company is seeking solutions with the Brazilian Federal Union, States, and Justice entities to ensure fair and complete reparation for the affected society, individuals, and the environment due to the Samarco dam collapse. Vale reaffirms its...Show More
Vale SA, the Brazilian mining giant, announced on May 8, 2024, that a federal lower court in Brazil has rejected a R$ 79.6 billion payment request made by the Brazilian Federal Attorney General's Office against Vale and its partners, Samarco Mineração S.A. and BHP Brasil Ltda. This decision follows previous press releases on January 25 and May 7, 2024, regarding the ongoing legal matters. Vale continues to work on renegotiating the Framework Agreement (TTAC) from March 2, 2016, through mediation with the Federal Regional Court of the 6th Region (TRF6). The company is seeking solutions with the Brazilian Federal Union, States, and Justice entities to ensure fair and complete reparation for the affected society, individuals, and the environment due to the Samarco dam collapse. Vale reaffirms its commitment to the full reparation for damages and has already directed approximately R$37 billion towards remediation and compensation, with R$17 billion paid to over 430,000 people. Additionally, about 85% of the resettlement cases have been resolved. The press release also includes a caution about forward-looking statements and potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results.
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