23 Jul 2018 07:00
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NEWS RELEASE
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Release Time | IMMEDIATE |
Date | 23 July 2018 |
Location | Melbourne |
Release Number | 11 /18 |
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BHP TO DEFEND SAMARCO CLASS ACTION
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BHP notes the media reports today concerning the Australian class action in relation to the Samarco dam failure.
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BHP confirms it has been served with a class action proceeding filed in the Federal Court of Australia in Victoria.
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BHP intends to defend the claim.
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