BHP nears record settlement for Samarco dam disaster mining Miners BHP and Vale are negotiating a possible settlement worth roughly $31.7bn (£24.32bn) with Brazilian authorities over a 2015 dam failure that is considered one of the country's worst environmental disasters.
BHP’s record-breaking Samarco dam trial kicks off at the High Court Legal The largest action of its kind hits the High Court today as mining giant BHP is faces a multi-billion pound lawsuit over a dam collapse in Brazil
BHP facing 620,000 claimants in London trial over Brazilian dam collapse mining A landmark trial will get under way at the High Court in London later this month against Anglo-Australian mining firm BHP. London-listed BHP will defend itself against allegations of negligence and look to avoid paying damages that could rise to as much as £33.6bn at a trial from 21 October relating to its role in [...]
BHP: Mining giant floats £20bn settlement for Samarco dam disaster April 29, 2024 It responded to rumours in Brazil over compensation, saying that it had been in negotiations with the Brazilian state and authorities to agree on a settlement.