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BHP Found Liable in Brazil Dam Collapse, Faces £36 Billion Claims

11/16/2025

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London High Court finds BHP liable for the 2015 Brazil dam collapse that killed 19 people and caused environmental damage.
Judge Finola O'Farrell ruled the collapse risk was foreseeable and BHP negligent.
The ruling could trigger up to £36 billion ($48 billion) in claims from more than 620,000 Brazilian claimants.
BHP plans to appeal and says the suit duplicates Brazil's compensation efforts, with the second damages phase set for October 2026.

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London High Court finds BHP liable for the 2015 Brazil dam collapse that killed 19 people and caused environmental damage.
Judge Finola O'Farrell ruled the collapse risk was foreseeable and BHP negligent.
The ruling could trigger up to £36 billion ($48 billion) in claims from more than 620,000 Brazilian claimants.
BHP plans to appeal and says the suit duplicates Brazil's compensation efforts, with the second damages phase set for October 2026.