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BHP and Vale have their $46bn day in court over Samarco

Vale and BHP yesterday met in court in London in one of the largest class action lawsuits yet, which could see the iron ore leader being fined £36 billion ($46bn) for their role in the devastating Samarco disaster.

Siobhan Lismore-Scott
The Samarco disaster killed 19 people and caused widespread environmental devastation

The Samarco disaster killed 19 people and caused widespread environmental devastation

This is the latest in a series of court cases and refers to whether or not Vale should be jointly liable for any damages when the case is heard in the High Court in October 2024, given that Samarco was...

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