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.
Samarco
BHP Brasil holds a 50% interest in Samarco, a non-operated joint venture in Brazil.
Reparation process
BHP Brasil has been fully committed to supporting the extensive ongoing reparation and compensation efforts following Samarco’s Fundão dam failure.