Posted on 09.01.26
Pollution exclusion bars Vale’s coverage at 26 mining sites
Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/, August 31, 2026
By: Regielyn Santiago
A New York appeals court ruled that gradual contamination at 26 mining sites was not covered, upholding the insurers’ pollution exclusion.
On August 27, 2026, the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed summary judgment for The North River Insurance Company and United States Fire Insurance Company in two orders from Supreme Court, New York County. It held that pollution exclusions in the policies they issued to Vale Canada Limited (Vale) or its predecessor barred coverage for environmental cleanup at the sites. Read more.
