BHP Agrees to $72.5 Million Settlement in Samarco Class Action Related to 2015 Dam Failure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 08 2025
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Source: Reuters
Settlement Announcement: BHP Group will pay A$110 million to settle a class action lawsuit from Australian shareholders related to the 2015 Fundao tailings dam collapse in Brazil.
Background of the Incident: The dam failure resulted in 19 deaths, left many homeless, and caused significant environmental damage, while a Brazilian court ruled that BHP, Vale, and Samarco were not criminally liable for the incident.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
