Brazilian mining news

Brazilian Nickel Plc has announced that continuous nickel production has begun at the Piauí Nickel Project (PNP).

Meteoric Resources NL has entered into a legally binding term sheet for the sale of the Juruena Gold Project in Brazil for up to US$22 million.

Horizonte Minerals Plc has officially commenced construction and broken ground at its flagship Araguaia Nickel Project in Brazil.

Vale has contributed to a multi-university report indicating that sand from the ore production process may contribute to solve two important environmental issues.

Vale has signed a binding agreement with J&F Mineração for the sale of shares covering iron ore, manganese ore, and logistics assets in the Midwestern System.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Horizonte Minerals on the development of the Araguaia Nickel Project in Brazil.

Lundin Mining Corp. has announced the discovery of a new copper-gold mineralised system called Saúva, located approximately 15 km north of the Chapada mine, in the State of Goiás, Brazil.

Vale has informed that it has partially and gradually resumed its operations in Minas Gerais after the re-establishment of adequate safety conditions following the period of heavy rains that affected the region.

Fortescue has purchased two new battery electric locomotives to transport its iron ore to port.

Anglo American and Vale have reportedly held preliminary discussions about the potential to jointly develop the Serpentina iron ore resource.