Brazil's Vale hit with first fine over dam disaster

Rio De Janeiro, Jan 26 (AFP) Brazilian mining giant Vale was hit with a USD 66.5-million fine Saturday over a dam collapse at one of its mines a day earlier that killed at least 10 people and left hundreds missing. The amount, confirmed by multiple sources including a government official, was levied by the environment ministry, which did not immediately give an official figure. (AFP)

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