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BHP Denied Appeal in £36 Billion Dam Collapse Case

1/19/2026

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  • BHP has been denied permission to appeal a ruling holding it liable for the 2015 Fundao dam collapse.
  • The High Court in London confirmed BHP's responsibility for the disaster.
  • BHP plans to appeal to the Court of Appeal while defending a lawsuit valued up to £36 billion.
  • The damages trial is set for October 2026, with a ruling by mid-2027, and claimants seek nearly £200 million in legal fees.