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
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Samarco Operations

We hold a 50% interest in Samarco, a non-operated joint venture in Brazil. The company employs around 15,000 people and produces iron ore pellets.

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Samarco Reparations

BHP has been fully committed to supporting the extensive ongoing remediation and compensation efforts through Samarco in Brazil.