Court orders emergency measures for the safety of the Lages Dam in Porteirinha
A Brazilian court has ordered emergency measures to be implemented by Codevasf to ensure the safety of the Lages Dam following its partial collapse and the evacuation of residents.
State fines Vale R$ 88 million for fraud regarding Brumadinho dam
The state of Minas Gerais has fined mining company Vale S.A. R$ 88 million for fraud related to the safety information of the dam that collapsed in Brumadinho in 2019.
Video: Dam overflows, floods highway, and becomes a festive spot with sound car in the interior of PI
Residents are celebrating on a flooded highway in Piauí after a dam overflowed, with videos showing them enjoying the water without any formal safety measures.
Man drowns while trying to cross dam in Campinas
A 40-year-old man drowned in a dam near Avenida Ruy Rodrigues in Campinas, Brazil, during an attempted swim across the water body.
Lack of access to WA mine sites sparks concerns over drinking water
Access issues to Alcoa's mine sites are raising alarm over the safety of drinking water in Western Australia.
Piauí Government invests R$ 34 million in the maintenance and safety of dams
The Piauí Government has invested R$ 34 million in the maintenance, recovery, monitoring, and technical studies of state-managed dams from 2023 to February 2026.
More than 15 families leave homes near dam at risk of collapse in Piauí
Eighteen families in the Barra do Campestre community have voluntarily evacuated their homes due to an imminent risk of dam collapse, as advised by the Civil Defense of Piauí.
Without tailings dams: understand how the new model adopted by Samarco works after the collapse in Mariana (MG)
Samarco has adopted a new mining model without using tailings dams since the rupture of their Fundão dam in 2015, focusing on safety and sustainability.
FG unveils $500m SPIN project for irrigation, dam safety
The Nigerian Federal Government has launched the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project aimed at improving irrigation, dam safety, and food security, with support from the World Bank.
Dam at risk of bursting, rescue of stranded horse and bus accident on BR-251; see the most read news of the week
A roundup of the week’s most read news articles in Brazil including a dam at risk of bursting, a horse rescue, and a bus accident on BR-251.
Lages Dam in Porteirinha Still at Risk of Breaking, Residents Should Not Return
Residents evacuated from the area surrounding the Lages Dam in Porteirinha should not return due to the imminent risk of a dam failure, as confirmed by the local fire department.
Samarco's president projects final phase of operational resumption: 'Gradual, responsible, and safe'
Samarco prepares to enter its final phase of operational resumption by 2028, emphasizing safety and sustainability following the 2015 dam disaster.
Firefighters are called to inspect dams at risk of collapse in Northern MG
Firefighters conducted inspections of two dams in Engenheiro Dolabela, MG, which were deemed at risk of collapse, finding no major issues during their checks.
Forata and the 'insufficient' maintenance of Spain's dams: 'If no solutions are taken, it could be catastrophic'
The Forata dam in Spain is facing critical safety issues, including inadequate maintenance and lack of emergency protocols, raising concerns about potential disasters if not addressed.
Siren tests at the Emborcação Dam in Araguari are taking place until Friday
The Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais is conducting individual tests of the warning sirens at the Emborcação Hydroelectric Plant from Tuesday to Friday.
Man dies after jet ski accident at Carmo do Cajuru dam
A man died following a jet ski accident at the Carmo do Cajuru dam in Brazil.
Historic release in Montejaque (Málaga): the latest rains push an empty dam to the limit
The Caballeros dam in Montejaque, Málaga, has activated its spillways due to recent rains, easing concerns over potential overflow.
Court gives 30 days for Belo Horizonte City Hall to take measures after the rupture of the Lagoa do Nado dam
A Brazilian court has ordered the Belo Horizonte City Hall to adopt emergency measures concerning the Lagoa do Nado dam, which ruptured in 2024, within 30 days to avoid daily fines for non-compliance.
Report: dam safety in Piauí advances with more oversight and transparency
The Annual Dam Safety Report (RASB 2025) released by the State Secretariat for Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) highlights the condition of dams in Piauí and emphasizes oversight as a key tool for risk prevention.
Man falls 20 meters and dies after work accident at Pedreira dam construction site
A 38-year-old man died after falling from a height of 20 to 30 meters during a work accident at the Pedreira dam construction site.