Due to the updating of information regarding the Norte / Laranjeiras dam, of the Brucutu mine, in the municipality of Barão de Cocais, MG, the Self-Rescue Zone (ZAS) related to the structure was expanded on February 9, 2021. Under the coordination of the Civil Defense and in collaboration with other competent authorities and Vale, in the next few days, the scheduled removal of residents in the area corresponding to the expansion of the ZAS will begin, respecting the health and safety protocols recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will provide shelter and all necessary assistance to the families until the situation is normalized. The company reinforces that the ZAS originally identified for the structure already had a previous removal process completed.



The company also informs that there are no changes in the safety conditions of the structure. The updating of information regarding the scenarios of dam failure is in line with the conservative approach to risk management and in compliance with the provisions of the Term of Commitment signed between the State of Minas Gerais, the Public Prosecutors' Office of Minas Gerais and Vale, which defined new parameters for updating flood spots. The Norte/Laranjeiras dam has no longer received tailings and has ongoing works for safety and stability conditions improvement. The company reiterates that its priority is the safety of people and communities downstream of its operations, as well as the safety of all its structures.