Brazilian authorities arrested eight employees of mining giant Vale on Friday over a dam collapse at one of its mines three weeks ago that killed at least 166 people and left 147 missing, presumed ...

The collapse of a massive tailings dam in Brazil was caused by the accumulation of water and lack of drainage, although the facilities did not previously show signs of instability, according to a ...

Researchers found that mining waste from the 2015 Mariana dam disaster persists in soil and water, entering local crops — indicating ongoing contamination. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist ...

Mining giant BHP has lost its bid to appeal a High Court ruling that could hold it responsible for a deadly dam collapse in Brazil. This decision paves the way for a landmark trial in London, set to ...

A dam collapse in southeast Brazil unleashed a torrent of mud on a riverside town and surrounding farmland on Friday, ...

The compensation agreement with miners BHP BHP.AX, Vale VALE3.SA and Samarco for the Mariana dam collapse in 2015 has been joined by 19 new cities, including the one that was the epicenter of the ...

Demand for metals has exploded in recent decades, thanks to population growth, technological innovation, and economic development. The volume of metal ores like iron and copper extracted globally ...

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The disaster occurred in the diamond mining town of Jagersfontein, forcing officials to evacuate scores of residents to nearby farms.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers found that bananas, cassava, and cocoa grown near the 2015 Fundão dam collapse site contain elevated levels of toxic ...