Five years ago, on January 25, 2019, Brazil witnessed its second devastating mine dam collapse in the space of four years. The Brumadinho dam disaster left an indelible mark on the landscape of Minas Gerais and on our collective consciousness, reminding us of the...
Join us for a screening of the documentary “Cursed Legacy: From Colonisation to Neoliberalism” followed by a panel discussion to mark the 8th anniversary of the Samarco Dam Disaster – the worst environmental catastrophe in Brazilian history. On November 5,...
Richard Solly, Javiera Martínez, Mónica do Santos, Ella Barnes, Anaís Berlim, Alí Rocha, Marina Oliveira, Leticia Aleixo During the week before Easter, London Mining Network met with representatives of communities affected by the Samarco and Brumadinho disasters...
January 2022 marks three years since the collapse of Vale’s dam in Brumadinho. This preventable disaster claimed the lives of 272 victims. Families who lost their loved ones are still fighting to see justice after what was done – while Vale continues to...
By Gabriela Sarmet The outsourcing of workers imposed by the mining sector has worsened after the “Labour Reform” of Temer and Bolsonaro. Today, more than 50% of workers in the sector are outsourced. This represents fewer rights, more precarious work and...