Samarco controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Failure to complete emergency measures
IBAMA stated that Samarco had not completed any of eleven mandatory emergency actions and criticized the lack of an integrated response plan.
2015
Mariana tailings-dam collapse
The failure of two Samarco tailings dams near Mariana killed 19 people and released mining waste into the Rio Doce basin, causing severe environmental and social damage.
2015
Political campaign-financing scrutiny
Reported campaign contributions involving Samarco and Vale drew scrutiny because politicians who received support were also connected with inquiries into the disaster and related penalties.