Mining giant BHP offers Brazil $39b for dam disaster
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The Fundao dam collapse in 2015 was the largest spill of mining waste in history, and considered Brazil's worst ever environmental disaster. It unleashed a torrent of nearly 40 million cubic meters of toxic sludge, flooding 39 towns and killing 19 people.
Now, Australian mining firm BHP and its partner Vale have offered $39 billion to settle local authorities' claims over the collapse. So, what do local Brazilian prosecutors make of the offer?
Guest:Thomas Goodhead, Global Managing Partner and CEO of law firm Pogust Goodhead
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