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Samarco

Authority rejects $39B resources compensation bid

Reimbursements will take longer to reach victims of a mining infrastructure disaster. Authorities recently refused their share in a US$25.7 billion (A$39B) offer in the aftermath of the 2015 Samarco...

Samarco

Mining giants offer $39B in compensation

Victims of a catastrophic resources infrastructure failure could be reimbursed for further damages. BHP, Vale and their Samarco joint venture recently increased their compensation offer for the 2015...

Diesel pump roof collapse

Mine roof collapses onto Qld coal worker

A structure unexpectedly fell onto a resources employee. Authorities recently investigated a collapse at an undisclosed Queensland coal operation. A pick and carry crane tried to relocate roof...

Victory Minerals

Underground worker dies in mine collapse

An employee passed away after a subterranean operation caved in. Authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a crew member at Victory Minerals’ Mount Clear mine...

Samarco

Mining giants ordered to pay $14B in compensation

Multinational resources companies were urged to settle multi-billion debts in relation to a catastrophic failure. BHP, Vale and their Samarco joint venture should pay compensation for the 2015...

Underground mine

Underground collapse kills 22 workers

Wet weather and substandard construction claimed the lives of more than a dozen subterranean employees. Authorities recently investigated what caused an underground mine to collapse and kill at least...