Vale opens Pico Blocks Factory for mining waste products

Vale inaugurated the Pico Blocks Factory, a pilot plant that transforms iron ore tailings into civil construction products such as interlocking floors and concrete blocks. The factory is located at Mina do Pico in Itabirito, Minas Gerais, and will invest about R$25 million in R&D over two years.

“In addition to making our operations safer and more sustainable, we want to encourage the development of innovative solutions that create value for neighboring communities and society.”vale.com

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• vale.comVale opens factory that transforms mining waste into products for civil construction - ValeNov 17, 2020

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