Considering recent press reports, notably the article published by the news portal G1¹, Vale S.A. (“Vale” or “Company”) clarifies that the Forquilha V dam, located at the Fábrica mine, in Ouro Preto (MG), remains with unchanged and adequate stability conditions. The structure has both positive Stability Condition Declaration ("DCE") and Conformity and Operability Declaration ("DCO") in force. 

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¹With the title “Dam in Ouro Preto enters alert situation after identification of cracks in the structure”, available here (only in Portuguese).