Case was filed by the damn dam in the London Superior Court, which now claim more than R $ 260 billion in compensation from Anglo-Australian mining company BHP Billiton
The trial on the breach of the Fundão dam, in came to an end in the Superior Court of marking an important chapter in the search for justice after one of the greatest environmental disasters in Brazil. The final decision, expected with high expectation, should be announced in the coming months. This process was filed by communities, municipalities, churches and companies that were directly affected by the disaster, and now claim more than 260 billion reais in compensation by Australian mining company BHP Billiton. This company is one of the controllers of Samarco, responsible for the dam it collapsed.
The hearings, which began in October last year, were recently completed with the final allegations of the parties involved. Even though the sentence will be issued by mid -2025, there is a significant possibility that the presentation of funds by either party may result in a new process in 2026. The breach of the Fundão Dam, which took place on November 5, 2015, released about 40 million cubic meters of mining tailings, causing a devastating environmental and social impact.
The disaster not only destroyed whole villages and ways of survival, but also resulted in the contamination of the Doce River and its tributaries. Toxic mud reached the Atlantic Ocean through the Holy Spirit, further expanding the range of tragedy. In addition to environmental damage, the incident resulted in the death of 19 people, leaving a legacy of pain and loss to affected families. The expectation now turns to the decision of the London Court, which may define the future of compensation and the responsibility of the companies involved.
*With information from Rodrigo Costa
*Report produced with the aid of AI
