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Brazil: Prosecutors to stop Vale nickel mine

Brazilian prosecutors have asked a court to suspend operations at Vale's Onça Puma nickel mine, saying Vale didn't meet obligations to two native tribes.

Brazilian peasant sprays red paint on the sidewalk of Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) headquarters during a demonstration against damages to environment on April 18, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ANTONIO SCORZA

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