The Mariana Tragedy: A Terrifying Chapter in the History of the Vale Mining Company
The collapse of the Fundão Dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, on November 5, 2015, is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazilian history. The tragedy, caused by the collapse of a mining waste dam controlled by Samarco Mineração SA (a joint venture between mining company Vale SA and BHP Billiton), left a trail of destruction and suffering, with socio-environmental impacts that continue to this day. Let's look at the full story.