Brazilian mining CEO steps down amid anger over dam collapse
by Rupert Neate and agencies from Environment | The Guardian on (#4A8Z4)
Fabio Schvartsman and other executives resign after claims firm knew dam was unstable
The boss of the Brazilian iron ore mining firm Vale has resigned, following growing public and political anger over the collapse of a dam in which at least 186 people died.
Fabio Schvartsman and several other senior executives resigned on a "temporary" basis on Saturday after prosecutors recommended their dismissal. The move came after a leak of official documents suggested that Vale knew the dam was at a heightened risk of collapse.
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