Judge finds BHP Group liable in dam collapse that led to Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
Summary
A London judge ruled that BHP Group is responsible for a dam collapse in Brazil in 2015, which released toxic waste into a river, causing significant environmental damage and leading to the deaths of 19 people. The court found BHP liable due to negligence, despite not owning the dam, and the company plans to appeal. The ruling followed a class-action case involving 600,000 Brazilians, seeking substantial compensation.Key Facts
- The dam collapse occurred in November 2015 at a site operated by Samarco.
- BHP Group owns 50% of Samarco, the operating company.
- The disaster killed 19 people and contaminated a large stretch of the Doce River.
- The case was tried in London as BHP is partly headquartered there.
- BHP was found liable due to neglect and improper management.
- Legal disputes have hindered recovery and compensation efforts.
- The ruling allows further claims in the UK despite previous settlements in Brazil.
- BHP's stock fell more than 2% following the ruling.
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