BHP Group Ordered to Halt Funding Legal Action on Brazilian Dam Disaster

London's High Court has ruled that BHP Group must stop funding legal action that seeks to prevent Brazilian municipalities from pursuing a multi-billion pound claim over the 2015 Mariana dam collapse. Over 720,000 Brazilians, including 50 municipalities, are suing BHP for the disaster, which caused significant environmental and human damage.

London's High Court has ordered BHP Group to cease funding legal action that aims to stop Brazilian municipalities from seeking damages for the 2015 Mariana dam collapse. The order comes in response to a lawsuit from more than 720,000 Brazilians, including 50 municipalities, who are suing BHP over the environmental disaster.

The dam collapse, which was operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale, resulted in a wave of toxic tailings that killed 19 people, left hundreds homeless, and polluted the Doce River. Claimants filed an injunction against BHP after the Brazilian Mining Association (IBRAM) sought to halt the London case, citing a threat to Brazil's sovereignty.

BHP has reached a deal with Vale to split the cost of any damages related to proceedings in Britain. Additionally, BHP noted reparation programs by the Renova Foundation implemented to support those affected by the disaster.