The village of Bento Rodgigues has been wiped out by debris from two Mine Tailings Dams Collapses (Santarem & Fundao Dams in Germano Complex) just northwest of the village.
Open Pit Mine is just to the east.
The mine is operated by a joint venture of Vale/BHP (Broken Hill Properties).
More info and video at link below
Mine Tailings Dams Collapse
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By KRL @ 2015-11-06 08:21:28