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Brazil, BHP and Mining Disasters

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UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster

Mining company BHP has been found liable for a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil, known as the country's worst-ever environmental disaster, by London's High Court. The dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted the river and destroyed hundreds of homes.

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Australian Company BHP Found Liable for Damages in One of Brazil’s Worst Mining Disasters

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London judge finds global mining company BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster

Dozens feared dead as section of copper mine collapses in DR Congo

Dozens were feared dead as a section of a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed. Local media reports said ...

Bridge collapse at Congo copper mine leaves dozens dead, sparks calls for investigation

Authorities report dozens dead after panic triggered by alleged gunfire caused a bridge collapse at a Lualaba copper mine, ...

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Mining giant liable for deadly dam collapse that caused country’s worst environmental disaster

The Fundao dam, located near Mariana, was jointly owned and operated by BHP and Vale's Samarco joint venture. Its devastating ...

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Search for coal miner trapped in flooded West Virginia mine continues for third day

A miner who was trapped by rising flood waters while assisting others to safety on Saturday remains missing as divers and ...

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The Horror of South Africa’s Illegal Gold Mining Disaster

Shaft 11 in the small town of Stilfontein took more than 100 lives. Bloomberg Investigates uncovers how the catastrophe was ...

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