BHP to review $9.7 billion charge over Brazil dam failure
The fine is part of a broader claim seeking $31.5bn for reparation, compensation and moral damages tied to the Fundão dam failure in 2015.
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A roadmap for green metals in 2024
Last year was a bloodbath for mining stocks tied to the green energy transition.
Brazil judge orders Vale, BHP and Samarco to pay $9.7 billion in damages
The Samarco Fundão dam burst in November 2015 — it was Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.
Copper market a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode, says Friedland
"We think copper is making a bottom. I'd be willing to wager on $9,500/tonne before you go down to $7,500," he said.
Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire development despite Indigenous resistance
Mine planning is underway for an updated feasibility study on Eagle’s Nest next year.
Brazil’s Lula slams miner Vale over 2019 Brumadinho disaster
The Brazilian President criticized Vale for "not having done anything to repair the destruction".
Bank of Montreal axes homophobic mining bankers
The bank conducted an investigation leading to the terminations after a male banker in Toronto made a bullying and harassment complaint.
Fortescue to work with China officials to clear iron ore shipments
Two iron ore cargoes from the world's No.4 supplier were facing unusual customs delays at north China's Caofeidian port.
Kootenay Silver updates La Cigarra resource, showing improved grade
Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 15.7 million tonnes grading 102 g/t silver.
