Vale to book extra $500M provision for Fundao dam obligations
The announcement followed an English High Court decision that considered BHP liable under Brazilian law.
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BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit
BHP said after Friday's judgment that settlements in Brazil would reduce the size of the London lawsuit by about half.
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Ghana scraps tax on minerals exploration to boost investment
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Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain
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