Brazil government mulls 'tougher measures and sanctions' on Vale, Minister says

Brazil's government could apply "tougher measures and sanctions" on Vale to combat the mining giant's "arrogant" stance towards the country, Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira told Reuters.

His comments mark an escalation of the government's rhetoric against the firm, which has been fueled by delay in reaching a deal for Vale and partners to pay reparations over a 2015 dam disaster.