London High Court Denies BHP Request to Appeal Brazil Dam Liability Ruling
London's High Court has denied BHP's request to appeal its liability for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse, setting the stage for a massive 2026 damages trial.
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The High Court in the United Kingdom 
GBon January 19, 2026, denied an application for permission to appeal its previous ruling on the legal liability of BHP Group Limited for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse. This decision confirms a November 2025 finding that BHP Group Limitedis responsible for the disaster in Brazil 
BR. The initial stage of the case was to determine whether BHP Group Limitedwas liable to the claimants, a matter now resolved by the court. Although this removes a primary procedural barrier, BHP Group Limitedstill has the legal option to apply directly to the Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom.
GBon January 19, 2026, denied an application for permission to appeal its previous ruling on the legal liability of BHP Group Limited for the 2015 Fundão dam collapse. This decision confirms a November 2025 finding that BHP Group Limitedis responsible for the disaster in Brazil BR. The initial stage of the case was to determine whether BHP Group Limitedwas liable to the claimants, a matter now resolved by the court. Although this removes a primary procedural barrier, BHP Group Limitedstill has the legal option to apply directly to the Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom.
