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BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court
BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court
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by  AFP

A British court ruled Friday that Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, potentially paving the way for billions of pounds in compensation. "BHP are strictly liable as 'polluters' in respect of damage caused by the collapse," the High Court in London said in its ruling following a mammoth trial.