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Brazil to sue BHP, Vale for $5bn in damages for dam burst

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Brazil's federal and state governments plan to sue the owners of the Samarco iron ore miner for 20-billion reais ($5.24-billion)in damages caused by the burst of a tailings dam, Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira told reporters on Friday. Samarco is a joint venture between BHP Billiton and Vale SA .
 
 
 
 
 

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