BHP Found Liable for Brazil Dam Disaster

In a landmark ruling, Londons High Court holds BHP accountable for the catastrophic dam collapse in Brazil, 2015, killing 19 and displacing thousands. The £36 billion lawsuit, representing 600,000 individuals, aims to compensate for the environmental and human toll. BHP plans to appeal, citing existing compensation programs in Brazil. The dam, part of a joint venture, was designed for iron ore mining waste storage. The judge found BHP liable due to safety concerns and dam height increase. BHP argues the London lawsuit duplicates Brazilian proceedings and that many claimants have already received compensation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.