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Seeking Accountability: Victims of Brazilian Dam Collapse Push for Justice in UK Court Case Conclusion

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LONDON — On January 25, 2019, the town of Brumadinho in southeastern Brazil was engulfed by a catastrophic event when a dam, owned by the mining giant Vale SA and German auditor Tüv Süd, burst. This disaster released a deadly flow of waste, claiming the lives of 270 people and causing immense ecological and community devastation. Now, as a comprehensive lawsuit in the UK against the two companies nears its conclusion, victims and their families are calling for accountability and justice. Many of the victims were workers at the Corrego do Feijao iron ore mine … Read more

BHP Faces Monumental $47 Billion Lawsuit in UK Over Catastrophic Brazilian Dam Collapse

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London, UK – In one of the largest legal claims ever pursued in the courts of England, mining giant BHP is facing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over the 2015 dam disaster in Brazil, a debacle that claimed lives and devastated the environment. The case, nearly a decade in the making, seeks up to $47 billion in compensation for the catastrophe at the Fundão tailings dam. This legal battle, involving around 620,000 individuals, dozens of districts, various faith groups, and thousands of businesses, underscores the extent of the dam’s impact. In addition, the indigenous Krenak people, along … Read more

BHP Confronts Mammoth $47 Billion Lawsuit in the UK Over Catastrophic Brazilian Dam Disaster

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London, UK – Mining giant BHP, also known as BHP Group, is currently embroiled in a substantial lawsuit in the United Kingdom, with claimants seeking damages of up to $47 billion for the catastrophic collapse of a dam in Brazil. The lawsuit, which represents one of the largest legal claims ever faced by the company, has been filed by approximately 200,000 Brazilian individuals and organizations, including municipalities, utility companies, indigenous tribes, and the Catholic Church. The litigation stems from the 2015 disaster when the Fundão dam, owned by Samarco – a joint venture between BHP … Read more

BHP Hit with Unprecedented London Lawsuit Over Catastrophic Brazilian Dam Collapse

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London, United Kingdom—In what is shaping up to be the largest lawsuit of its kind in the UK, BHP, one of the world’s foremost mining companies, is set to face legal proceedings related to the catastrophic collapse of the Fundão dam in Mariana, Brazil. This major legal challenge, initiated by approximately 200,000 Brazilian individuals and organizations, including municipalities and indigenous communities, accuses the mining giant of negligence leading to significant human and environmental damages. The tragic incident, which occurred in November 2015, unleashed about 40 million cubic meters of mining waste into the surrounding areas, … Read more