Arcelormittal Brazil announced that she received an ecological license to begin the process of operating her Zerra Azul iron ore dam in Itatiayus, Minas-Zirace. This step takes place after the construction of the protective shell in August, designed to hold all the tails in case of violation.
The design of the protective shell is a key milestone in terms of decommissioning. This guarantees that all tails can be localized by reducing risks during the removal and processing of the material.
Safety periods
are expected that it is expected that it is expected that it is expected that The decommissioning will be completed in the second half of 2032. This is part of the official agreement between Arcelormittal, the National Mining Agency of Brazil, and the Federal Ministry of and the Ministry of Minas-Gerace.Arcelormittal will use the best available methods to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and remote control of equipment in the initial stages additional protection of employees.
History and daming the dam
the dam of the mine of Serge Azul has been inactive since 2012, without receiving new tails. Since 2019, when an action plan was activated for mountain dams (PAEBM), the structure has been under round -the -clock control with stable safety indicators.
