Mariana dam disaster

Communities & Civil Society Call for Action to Prevent More Mine Waste Disasters on First Anniversary of Deadly Brazilian Spill - Earthworks

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Vendredi, janvier 24, 2020
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The World Mine Tailings Failures Database documents the increasing number and severity of tailings dam disasters since 1915.

Key Points: 
  • The World Mine Tailings Failures Database documents the increasing number and severity of tailings dam disasters since 1915.
  • Brumadinho was the third major collapse since 2014, including the catastrophic Samarco failure in Brazil, also owned by Vale.
  • In Brazil, society is still waiting for a proper response from regulatory agencies and Congress to increase accountability for mining companies.
  • Several civil society organizations have been critical of its limited scope and the recommendations presented in the draft standard.