BHP awaits ruling after reports that unit cleared of criminal charges in 2015 dam disaster
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BHP Group is awaiting a formal court ruling regarding the 2015 Fundão tailings dam collapse in Brazil. Media reports suggest that a lower court has cleared BHP's unit and other firms of criminal liability for the disaster.
November 14, 2024 | 10:15 pm
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BHP Group is awaiting a formal court ruling on the 2015 Fundão dam collapse in Brazil. Reports suggest their unit may be cleared of criminal charges, potentially reducing legal risks.
The potential clearance of criminal charges reduces legal risks for BHP, which could positively impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the short term.
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