UK Court Finds BHP Liable for Samarco Dam Failure as Vale Shares Liability

Reuters
2025.11.14 10:08
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The UK Court has found BHP liable for the 2015 Samarco dam failure, sharing liability with Vale. A $32 billion settlement was reached with Brazilian authorities for compensation and aid to 610,000 people. Environmental remediation is nearly complete. Vale estimates an additional $500 million provision for disaster obligations. A second-stage UK trial is set for October 2026 to assess losses and damages.