Civil liability of mining companies as a consequence of tourism redution that is caused by environmental damage

Abstract

This study analyzes the connection between ecotourism and mining operations; moreover, trying to understand if civil liability applies to mining companies when their activities reduces tourism in their affected areas, and, as a consequence, economic loss. Nonetheless, this research paper explores the applicable domestic legislation, including practical analysis´ from cities of the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais, and examines court decisions from the Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais – a state court – that obligated mining companies to undo some of their activities’ damage.