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Important update on the Mariana Case in England (Hearing held on 2 and 3 July 2025)
This week, an important hearing took place which marked the beginning of the second phase of the case. Here are the key points: The Court will now begin...
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London court to hold hearing on damages phase of Mariana case on 2 and 3 July 
Mayor of Mariana, Juliano Duarte, and Marcelo Krenak, one of the leaders of the Krenak indigenous community, will be in London for a hearing to organise...
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High Court judge determines there are to be ‘reasonable grounds’ to allege that BHP is guilty of criminal contempt 
The High Court judge, Mr Justice Constable, rejected on Thursday (26th June) BHP’s strike out of the criminal contempt application filed by the Municipality...
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London court speeds up Mariana Case, sets hearing on second stage for July
In preparation for the second stage of the Mariana case trial in England against the mining company BHP, the High Court in London has scheduled a Case...
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Response to BHP’s announcement on Mariana disaster in Brazil
The terms of a possible settlement of the case brought by Brazilian prosecutors over the Mariana disaster have been disclosed by BHP on the eve of the...
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Court orders BHP CEO to hand over contract as new evidence reveals BHP's true involvement in Mariana dam disaster
A hearing in largest ever class action claim in English courts sees judge order mining giant to release documents it had been refusing to disclose.
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Liz Bonnin: This isn’t a story about Brazil – it’s a story about all of us
Last week, The Guardian spoke with Liz Bonnin about Dead River. The new podcast series tells the story of the Mariana dam disaster.
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Dead River podcast receives critical acclaim
Dead River, a new podcast which tells the story of the Mariana dam disaster, has received critical acclaim.
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Liz Bonnin hosts Dead River - a new podcast on Mariana dam disaster 
Liz Bonnin hosts a new podcast titled Dead River which shares the story of the Mariana dam disaster.  
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Mariana dam disaster damages: BHP and Vale ordered to pay billions
A Brazilian judge has ruled that mining companies BHP and Vale must pay billions in damages for the Mariana dam disaster.
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