Samarco

Brazil

The BHP Group first arrived in Brazil in the 70’s, contributing to the first steps of the aluminum industry in the country. Despite never having operated in Brazil, the group owned shares in different companies until fully withdrawing from the aluminum business in 2015 with the demerger of South32.
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Since 1984, we hold a 50% interest in Samarco, a non-operated joint venture in Brazil. Following the Fundão dam failure in 2015, Samarco has resumed its operations with a strong focus on safety and sustainability. A new filtration system was implemented, enabling the company to operate without the use of dams. 80% of the generated tailings are now dry stacked, with the rest deposited in a confined rocky pit.

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Samarco Operations

We hold a 50% interest in Samarco, a non-operated joint venture in Brazil. The company employs around 15,000 people and produces iron ore pellets.
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Samarco Reparations

BHP has been fully committed to supporting the extensive ongoing remediation and compensation efforts through Fundação Renova (Renova Foundation) in Brazil.