Mining giants BHP and Vale have committed to pay nearly 132 billion reais ($23 billion) in damages for the 2015 Mariana dam collapse, revealing ongoing accountability issues.
The 2015 collapse unleashed a massive mudslide, resulting in 19 fatalities, extensive homelessness, and environmental devastation along the Doce River, highlighting severe risks in mining operations.
The Brazilian government aims to provide compensation for approximately 300,000 affected individuals and fund necessary environmental repairs, indicating a commitment to supporting those impacted by industrial disasters.
Ongoing legal battles, including over 100 lawsuits, reflect the complex aftermath of the disaster, with BHP contesting liability and seeking to limit responsibility despite the extensive damages.
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