Brazilian miner and iron ore producer Vale has received a preliminary license for its Maravilhas 3 iron ore waste dam, which will be built near the city of Itabirito, in the state of Minas Gerais.
According to the iron ore producer, the dam will allow Vale to continue activities at its Vargem Grande complex in the city of Nova Lima, as well at its Pico mine in the city of Itabirito, both in the state of Minas Gerais.
The Maravilhas 3 dam will be part of a complex that has two more dams and will occupy 44 hectares. The complex is expected to be implemented within the next three years.
A body of public prosecutors is expected to appeal the decision that granted Vale the preliminary license, according to media reports.