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BHP faces contempt charge in UK case over Mariana disaster

Charge filed over BHP’s funding of a Brazilian lawsuit against municipalities

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Mariana victims protest outside court in England

Mariana victims protest outside court in England | Credits: Pogust Goodhead

A UK High Court judge determined that there are "reasonable grounds" to allege that mining giant BHP is guilty of criminal contempt for funding a case in Brazil to prevent municipalities from suing the...

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