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Seismic event temporarily suspends ops at Coleman Mine

Magnitude 3.4 event occurred at 4,360-foot level
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A seismic event at Vale's Coleman Mine on the afternoon of March 13 saw operations temporarily suspended last week.

Vale spokesperson Danica Pagnutti said the event occurred at around 3:35 p.m. on Friday and measured 3.4 magnitude. It was recorded at the 4,360-foot level. 

"All employees were safe and accounted for and returned to surface as a precautionary measure," Pagnutti said.

Normal operations resumed at the mine on Saturday night. 


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