Nearly a decade after the Mariana dam disaster, Vale and BHP Billiton, partners in Samarco, are at risk of having their R$127 billion ($25 billion) compensation offer rejected. The potential refusal would come from the governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. A joint governmental response is anticipated this Friday, with expectations leaning towards disapproval. […]
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