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Brazil Court Rejects BHP Appeal in Samarco Dam Collapse Case
London’s court of appeal refused BHP permission to challenge a high court ruling that found the company liable under Brazilian law for the 2015 Fundao dam collapse in Mariana. The disaster killed 19 people, displaced thousands and caused extensive environmental damage along the D…
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insurancejournal.comworld68 days ago
BHP Loses Bid to Appeal Ruling on 2015 Brazil Dam Collapse Liability
BHP has lost its attempt to appeal a ruling that could make the company liable for a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. The Fundao dam was jointly owned and operated by BHP and Vale through their Samarco joint venture. The collapse killed 19 people and released more than 40 million cub…
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery Three Times, Causing Fires and Oil Spills
Ukrainian forces targeted Russia's Tuapse oil refinery with drone strikes on April 16, 20, and 28, 2026, leading to fires, oil spills into the Black Sea, and black rain affecting the area. Volunteers and authorities responded with cleanup efforts for beaches, rivers, and animals.