Juukan Gorge traditional owners speak out about unequal relationship with mining giants during inquiry
4 years, 5 months ago

Juukan Gorge traditional owners speak out about unequal relationship with mining giants during inquiry

ABC  

The traditional owners of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge that was destroyed by mining giant Rio Tinto in May have lodged their submission to the Federal Parliamentary inquiry, labelling the destruction of the caves a "shocking act of corporate vandalism to our very sacred site". Key points: The PKKP people said Rio Tinto was driven to maximise profits They said their relationship with the mining giant was "not equal" The parliamentary inquiry is due to report by December 9, 2020 In its submission, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people raised questions about why Rio Tinto continued to load explosives around the Juukan 1 and Juukan 2 rock shelters after they had voiced concerns. PKKP seek to build 'positive legacy' The PKKP people said until immediately before the destruction they had an "active working" relationship with Rio Tinto and while that relationship was "not equal" and the mining giants ignored their concerns, they were now committed to moving forward. "Despite our pain, we are committed to work with stakeholders, including Rio Tinto and our other mining partners, to build a positive legacy of best practice engagement from the rubble of the Juukan Gorge disaster," the submission read.

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Landmark report uncovers human rights abuses at Rio Tinto gold mine in Bougainville, 35 years after closure
5 months, 1 week ago

Landmark report uncovers human rights abuses at Rio Tinto gold mine in Bougainville, 35 years after closure

ABC  

A large-scale study of social and environmental impacts from Rio Tinto's abandoned Panguna mine in Bougainville has found a plethora of actual and potential human rights violations, including risks to life. The Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment was initiated in the wake of a human rights complaint brought by The Human Rights Law Centre on behalf of about 170 Bougainvilleans …

Voters are distressed by the 'moral blindness' of corporate Australia, says Roy Morgan
1 year, 6 months ago

Voters are distressed by the 'moral blindness' of corporate Australia, says Roy Morgan

ABC  

Australians have never been more distrusting of corporate Australia. They say corporate Australia's behaviour since the onset of COVID has led to dramatically soaring distrust, and voters are distressed by the amount of "moral blindness" they see among corporate leaders. "Since 2020, the poor behaviour of corporate Australia under the 'cover of COVID' has led to dramatically soaring distrust, not …

Juukan Gorge rehabilitation work underway three years after Rio Tinto blast
1 year, 9 months ago

Juukan Gorge rehabilitation work underway three years after Rio Tinto blast

ABC  

Three years since sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge were destroyed, works have started to rehabilitate the land — but the pain still runs deep for the traditional owners. Key points: The Puutu Kunti Kurrama Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation says it is working with Rio Tinto to remediate the land The traditional owners are also working to recover cultural material from …

Rio Tinto signs remedy agreement with WA traditional owners after Juukan Gorge blasts
2 years, 3 months ago

Rio Tinto signs remedy agreement with WA traditional owners after Juukan Gorge blasts

ABC  

Traditional owners have reached an agreement with Rio Tinto after the destruction of sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia. Key points: Traditional owners of Juukan Gorge in WA's north have signed a remedy agreement with Rio Tinto The mining giant destroyed the ancient rock shelters in 2020 Burchell Hayes says the agreement reflects something positive out of …

Mine company’s blasting of rock shelters likened to Taliban
2 years, 3 months ago

Mine company’s blasting of rock shelters likened to Taliban

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian minister likened a mining company blasting ancient rock shelters to the Taliban’s destruction of giant Buddha carvings and vowed Thursday to improve protections of Indigenous cultural heritage. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said Rio Tinto acted lawfully in 2020 when it destroyed two rock shelters in Juukan Gorge in Western Australia state that had been inhabited …

Mine company's blasting of rock shelters likened to Taliban
2 years, 3 months ago

Mine company's blasting of rock shelters likened to Taliban

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Australian minister likened a …

Government to legislate new protections after Juukan Gorge destruction
2 years, 3 months ago

Government to legislate new protections after Juukan Gorge destruction

ABC  

The federal government will legislate new protections for Indigenous heritage sites after Rio Tinto's destruction of a sacred rock shelter at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia. Key points: The government has agreed to strengthen Indigenous heritage protections and review native title laws The response follows inquiries into Rio Tinto's destruction of ancient sites at Juukan Gorge in WA Local traditional …

Energy Resources of Australia's chairman, two directors, say they'll resign after pressure from Rio Tinto and traditional owners
2 years, 5 months ago

Energy Resources of Australia's chairman, two directors, say they'll resign after pressure from Rio Tinto and traditional owners

ABC  

The chairman and two directors of a company responsible for cleaning up a massive uranium mine on the edge of Kakadu have announced their intention to resign, following pressure from its major shareholder, Rio Tinto, and criticism from traditional owners. Key points: Energy Resources of Australia is responsible for the clean-up of Ranger uranium mine, on the edge of Kakadu …

Rio Tinto is accused of short-changing Australian aboriginal land owners by £200m
3 years, 7 months ago

Rio Tinto is accused of short-changing Australian aboriginal land owners by £200m

Daily Mail  

Rio Tinto has been accused of short-changing the traditional owners of an iron ore mine in Western Australia – to the tune of £200 million. Backlash: The Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia Relations have soured since July last year when Rio was scrambling to make amends with traditional landowners following the Juukan Gorge scandal. The sums at stake are insignificant …

Rio Tinto shareholders in record £6.6bn half-year dividend
3 years, 7 months ago

Rio Tinto shareholders in record £6.6bn half-year dividend

Daily Mail  

Rio Tinto will hand shareholders a record £6.6billion half-year dividend after China's demand for iron ore sent profits soaring. Digging deep: The payout, at around 404p per share, is bigger than the amount Rio Tinto gave for the whole of 2020 Huge stimulus plans by Western governments have added to the demand. The world's largest iron ore miner, Rio's profits …

Juukan Gorge traditional owners say money can't replace site's value one year on from blast
3 years, 10 months ago

Juukan Gorge traditional owners say money can't replace site's value one year on from blast

ABC  

As the first anniversary of Rio Tinto's blast at Juukan Gorge approaches, traditional owners say there is no amount of money that will bring back what was lost. Key points: This weekend is the first anniversary of Rio Tinto's destroying sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge PKKP director Burchell Hayes says no amount of money will ever replace the rock …

A year after the Juukan Gorge blasts, it's time to listen to Aboriginal people who want to protect land and culture
3 years, 10 months ago

A year after the Juukan Gorge blasts, it's time to listen to Aboriginal people who want to protect land and culture

ABC  

This month marks one year since Rio Tinto blew up 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge. Western Australia's Aboriginal Heritage Act, which allowed the destruction of Juukan Gorge and other sites, has been under review and a new bill has been proposed. Culture sites blast Photo shows Juukan Gorge in 2013 Traditional owners in the Pilbara are left devastated after …

Rio Tinto hit by huge protest vote on executive pay over Juukan destruction
3 years, 10 months ago

Rio Tinto hit by huge protest vote on executive pay over Juukan destruction

ABC  

Rio Tinto investors have given the miner a slap in the face at the company's annual general meeting in Perth by voting against big bonuses for top executives to protest the destruction of sacred Aboriginal caves at the Juukan Gorge. Key points: 60 per cent of Rio Tinto investors vote against executive pay plans after destruction of ancient caves Traditional …

Rio Tinto chairman steps down 10 months after company blew up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves
4 years ago

Rio Tinto chairman steps down 10 months after company blew up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten months after mining giant …

Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson to resign over Juukan Gorge destruction but First Nations leaders and investors say more heads should roll
4 years ago

Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson to resign over Juukan Gorge destruction but First Nations leaders and investors say more heads should roll

ABC  

An investor advocacy group says the Rio Tinto chairman could be unseated at this year's annual investor meetings in the wake of the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in Western Australia, despite the big miner's announcement that Simon Thompson would stand down in 2022. Key points: Simon Thompson and Michael L'Estrange will resign before the 2022 shareholder meetings This …

Rio Tinto chairman quits over Aboriginal site damage in Australia
4 years ago

Rio Tinto chairman quits over Aboriginal site damage in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Anglo-Australian mining giant triggered an outcry last year when it blew up the 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge. The chairman of the Anglo-Australian mining company mining giant, Rio Tinto, has announced that he will step down after the company triggered a public outcry by destroying an ancient Aboriginal site in Western Australia to extract $135m worth of iron ore. …

Rio Tinto executive got big pay rise after review of Juukan cave blast
4 years ago

Rio Tinto executive got big pay rise after review of Juukan cave blast

ABC  

It has been revealed the man responsible for leading a review into Rio Tinto's Juukan Gorge disaster received an enormous pay rise. Key points: The Rio Tinto executive in charge of the review into the blasting of Juukan Gorge caves received 46 per cent on top of his annual director fees CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques also received a 20 per cent …

Rio Tinto acknowledges 'mistakes' in communicating with traditional owners about management changes
4 years, 1 month ago

Rio Tinto acknowledges 'mistakes' in communicating with traditional owners about management changes

ABC  

Rio Tinto has moved to deal with fresh concerns raised by the traditional owners of the Juukan Gorge heritage sites, which were destroyed in blasts by the mining company to access iron ore. Key points: Juukan Gorge traditional owners wrote a scathing letter to Rio Tinto criticising executive movements Following reports of the letter, Rio Tinto and the PKKP Aboriginal …

Damning letter puts Rio Tinto back in hot water over destruction of Juukan Gorge Aboriginal rock shelters
4 years, 1 month ago

Damning letter puts Rio Tinto back in hot water over destruction of Juukan Gorge Aboriginal rock shelters

ABC  

Multinational miner Rio Tinto is facing a fresh and highly-charged disagreement with the Aboriginal traditional owners of the Juukan Gorge heritage site, which the company blew up last year. Key points: Juukan Gorge traditional owners have written a scathing letter to Rio Tinto criticising executive movements The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples say the miner's attempts to repair relationships …

Rio Tinto and BHP battle Apache tribes to build North America's biggest copper mine at sacred Oak Flat site
4 years, 1 month ago

Rio Tinto and BHP battle Apache tribes to build North America's biggest copper mine at sacred Oak Flat site

ABC  

"This place is very holy and religious to us." But earlier this month, in the dying days of the Trump administration, the US Government handed over Oak Flat to two of the world's biggest mining companies, Rio Tinto and BHP. Rio's plan to press ahead with the Resolution Copper mine comes after chairman Simon Thompson pledged the company would "never …

Juukan Gorge report leaves WA Government and mining industry facing pressure over Section 18 moratorium
4 years, 3 months ago

Juukan Gorge report leaves WA Government and mining industry facing pressure over Section 18 moratorium

ABC  

A shareholder advocacy group has hit out at the WA Government and mining sector over their rejection of a temporary halt on approvals that could disturb or destroy sacred sites. Key points: WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says a moratorium is "not a practical solution" But shareholders say a temporary halt is fair while new laws are drafted There is concern …

‘Never again’: Rio Tinto blasted over Juukan Gorge destruction
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Never again’: Rio Tinto blasted over Juukan Gorge destruction

Al Jazeera  

Mining giant blew up sacred Aboriginal sites in Western Australia as it sought to extract $135m worth of iron ore. A parliamentary inquiry in Australia has recommended the Anglo-Australian mining company, Rio Tinto, compensate the Indigenous people in the country for the destruction of two ancient sites, and criticised the government for failing to protect the Aboriginal group. Rio Tinto …

Rio Tinto may have to pay $250 million in Juukan Gorge compensation, native title chief warns
4 years, 3 months ago

Rio Tinto may have to pay $250 million in Juukan Gorge compensation, native title chief warns

ABC  

Rio Tinto could have to pay up to $250 million in compensation to the traditional owners of Juukan Gorge, according to the chief executive of the National Native Title Council. Key points: A parliamentary inquiry has found Rio Tinto should pay compensation The company destroyed the 46,000-year-old rock shelters earlier this year The mining industry is opposing calls for WA's …

Rio Tinto should pay compensation for Juukan Gorge caves blast, inquiry recommends
4 years, 3 months ago

Rio Tinto should pay compensation for Juukan Gorge caves blast, inquiry recommends

ABC  

Mining giant Rio Tinto should pay compensation to traditional owners for destroying the sacred Juukan Gorge caves, a parliamentary inquiry has recommended. Key points: A parliamentary inquiry report says Rio Tinto's role in the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves is "inexcusable" The inquiry recommends the mining giant compensate traditional owners for the loss of the sacred site and commit …

Rio Tinto-owned company in dispute with Federal Government over Kakadu uranium mine
4 years, 5 months ago

Rio Tinto-owned company in dispute with Federal Government over Kakadu uranium mine

ABC  

The Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu is looming as the next great test of mining giant Rio Tinto, following the international outcry over the destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan caves in the Pilbara. Key points: Operations at the Ranger Uranium Mine, located near Kakadu National Park, are scheduled to stop in January 2021 The rehabilitation of the site is expected …

Juukan Gorge traditional owners given 'gag order' warning by lawyers for Rio Tinto, inquiry hears
4 years, 5 months ago

Juukan Gorge traditional owners given 'gag order' warning by lawyers for Rio Tinto, inquiry hears

ABC  

Lawyers for mining company Rio Tinto warned traditional owners trying desperately to save the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters that they could not speak publicly about the issue, an inquiry has heard. Key points: The Juukan Gorge caves held 46,000-year-old evidence of human habitation Rio Tinto blew the caves up so they could mine the area for iron ore Traditional …

Juukan Gorge destruction caused by 'stupid actions', says former Rio Tinto executive
4 years, 5 months ago

Juukan Gorge destruction caused by 'stupid actions', says former Rio Tinto executive

ABC  

A former vice-president of Aboriginal relations at Rio Tinto said the miner's reputation as a global leader in heritage management may never recover after it blasted the Juukan Gorge in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Key points: Former Rio Tinto executive says the destruction of Juukan Gorge followed a 'lot of stupid actions' Rio Tinto blew up to the 46,000-year-old Indigenous …

Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea
4 years, 5 months ago

Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio …

Rio Tinto expected to destroy 124 more Aboriginal sites
4 years, 5 months ago

Rio Tinto expected to destroy 124 more Aboriginal sites

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mining giant Rio Tinto is …

Juukan Gorge inquiry hears of doubts over WA Government's approval of Rio Tinto application
4 years, 6 months ago

Juukan Gorge inquiry hears of doubts over WA Government's approval of Rio Tinto application

ABC  

Doubts have been raised about the legality of the Western Australian Government's 2013 approval for the destruction of Juukan Gorge. Key points: The inquiry has heard the original approval for the destruction of the sites may have been invalid Another Pilbara group has raised concerns about the protection of its ancient heritage Concerns have been raised about "claim-wide agreements" which …

Will the mining giants change the way they treat Aboriginal sites after the Juukan Gorge caves were destroyed?
4 years, 6 months ago

Will the mining giants change the way they treat Aboriginal sites after the Juukan Gorge caves were destroyed?

ABC  

If you needed any convincing the tragic destruction of the Juukan caves was not just a Rio Tinto issue but one for the entire resources industry, the remorse expressed by key mining players to federal parliamentarians on Thursday should have won you over. Rio Tinto was given permission to blast Juukan Gorge 1 and 2 under Section 18 of WA's …

Former WA premier Colin Barnett calls for Juukan Gorge royal commission
4 years, 6 months ago

Former WA premier Colin Barnett calls for Juukan Gorge royal commission

ABC  

Former West Australian premier Colin Barnett has called for a royal commission into Rio Tinto's destruction of ancient rock shelters in the Pilbara. Key points: Mining was permitted in the area of Juukan Gorge on Colin Barnett's watch Mr Barnett says he wants inquiry run according to a judicial process rather than by politicians WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says he …

Consequences for Rio Tinto over Juukan Gorge catastrophe are the new norm
4 years, 6 months ago

Consequences for Rio Tinto over Juukan Gorge catastrophe are the new norm

ABC  

The casualties are mounting and the bodies piling up. Friday's long anticipated announcement, that Rio Tinto would dispense with the services of its chief executive and two other senior executives, was further evidence of a tectonic shift in the power balance within corporate Australia. As late as last week, Rio Tinto was desperately resisting pressure to dump its chief executive, …

Has Rio Tinto learnt its lesson from the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves?
4 years, 6 months ago

Has Rio Tinto learnt its lesson from the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves?

ABC  

Outraged investors have forced the board of Rio Tinto to sack its chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques along with two of the senior executives partially responsible for the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, which contained evidence of human habitation 46,000 years ago. It had staff located within Rio Tinto Iron Ore whose job …

Rio Tinto bows to pressure over cave blast as CEO, executives exit
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto bows to pressure over cave blast as CEO, executives exit

Live Mint  

Rio Tinto parted ways with its chief executive and two deputies on Friday, bowing to a shareholder outcry over the destruction of two significant Aboriginal rockshelters and what was seen as the miner's inadequate initial response. The executive changes "should be a wake up call for the Australian iron ore sector and mining companies worldwide on their relationships with First …

Rio Tinto boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques quits over Juukan Gorge blast
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques quits over Juukan Gorge blast

ABC  

Rio Tinto's chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques will resign "by mutual agreement" following the destruction of Aboriginal heritage sites by the company this year. Key points: Jean-Sebastien Jacques is leaving Rio Tinto early next year after more than four years as CEO Two other senior executives, the heads of iron ore and corporate affairs, are also leaving The departures are in …

Rio Tinto’s CEO to quit after anger over Aboriginal cave blasts
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto’s CEO to quit after anger over Aboriginal cave blasts

Al Jazeera  

Two other executives will also leave after the mining giant destroyed Indigenous Australian heritage sites. Rio Tinto is parting ways with its CEO and two senior executives, bowing to mounting shareholder criticism of the destruction of two significant Aboriginal rock shelters and the global miner’s limited initial response. The move came after activists and investors said Rio had not done …

Rio Tinto Juukan Gorge federal inquiry may be suspended indefinitely due to WA's COVID-19 restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto Juukan Gorge federal inquiry may be suspended indefinitely due to WA's COVID-19 restrictions

ABC  

A federal inquiry into Rio Tinto's destruction of ancient rock shelters in Western Australia's remote Pilbara may today be suspended indefinitely. Key points: Federal MP Warren Entsch will ask committee members to support the indefinite suspension of the inquiry today The inquiry had been due to this month visit the remote Pilbara region where Rio Tinto destroyed two ancient rock …

Rio Tinto accused of being 'fearful' as WA Aboriginal heritage changes seek to avoid another Juukan Gorge
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto accused of being 'fearful' as WA Aboriginal heritage changes seek to avoid another Juukan Gorge

ABC  

WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister has slammed Rio Tinto over the destruction of 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge as he released a draft bill to change the state's Aboriginal Heritage Act. Key points: The proposed Aboriginal Heritage Act changes follow a two-year review The draft bill removes the controversial Section 18 process, Ben Wyatt says He's hit out at Rio …

Indigenous artefacts pulled out of Juukan Gorge before Rio Tinto blast sitting in shipping containers, inquiry hears
4 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous artefacts pulled out of Juukan Gorge before Rio Tinto blast sitting in shipping containers, inquiry hears

ABC  

An internationally renowned anthropologist has raised concerns about the preservation of thousands of priceless artefacts from ancient rock shelters in the Pilbara, removed before Rio Tinto blasted the site to mine for iron ore. Key points: Anthropologist gives evidence at parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of caves at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia Professor Glynn Cochrane is concerned ancient Indigenous …

Rio Tinto executives stripped of bonuses over destruction of Juukan Gorge rock shelters
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto executives stripped of bonuses over destruction of Juukan Gorge rock shelters

ABC  

Rio Tinto's chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques will lose $4.9 million in bonuses after the destruction of the 46,000-year-old culturally significant Juukan Gorge rock shelters in WA's Pilbara. Key points: The bonuses ruling follows a Rio Tinto board review of Juukan Gorge Three senior executives are losing their annual performance bonuses Rio says "no single root cause or error" led to …

Rio Tinto cuts executive bonuses after Australia cave destruction
4 years, 6 months ago

Rio Tinto cuts executive bonuses after Australia cave destruction

Al Jazeera  

But mining giant stops short of removing executives after destruction of caves considered sacred by Indigenous people. Rio Tinto says it will cut the short-term bonuses of some senior executives but stopped short of a leadership overhaul following review of the company’s destruction of two ancient caves in Australia. “The Rio Tinto board has come to an informed judgment that …

Rio Tinto didn't tell traditional owners there were options to save ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters
4 years, 7 months ago

Rio Tinto didn't tell traditional owners there were options to save ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters

ABC  

Rio Tinto has admitted it did not tell traditional owners there were four options for blasting at Juukan Gorge, three of which did not involve the destruction of highly significant ancient rock shelters. Key points: Rio Tinto says it did not tell traditional owners there were four options for the Brockman 4 mine The option presented, which involved destroying the …

Juukan Gorge won't be the last priceless record of human history to be legally destroyed by mining
4 years, 9 months ago

Juukan Gorge won't be the last priceless record of human history to be legally destroyed by mining

ABC  

The destruction of ancient Indigenous sites like the Juukan caves, described as home to the "dawning of humanity", to allow a mine expansion is a devastating story — but it's not a new one for Western Australia. Key points: Rio Tinto destroyed a 46,000-year-old heritage site earlier this year There are thought to be many more sites like it that …

Mining firm ‘knew significance’ of 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves before blowing site up
4 years, 9 months ago

Mining firm ‘knew significance’ of 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves before blowing site up

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A mining company that blew …

WA Government rules out further protections for Aboriginal heritage sites at risk of demolition
4 years, 9 months ago

WA Government rules out further protections for Aboriginal heritage sites at risk of demolition

ABC  

Western Australia's Government has ruled out further protections for Aboriginal heritage sites at risk of demolition following the destruction of a 46,000-year-old site in the Pilbara. Key points: Last month Rio Tinto demolished rock shelters at Juukan Gorge which had cultural and archaeological significance Rio Tinto says it will work with traditional owners to advocate for better protection of heritage …

Rio Tinto: Miner apologizes for blowing up 46,000-year-old sacred indigenous site in Western Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Rio Tinto: Miner apologizes for blowing up 46,000-year-old sacred indigenous site in Western Australia

CNN  

Sydney CNN Business — Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologized after blowing up a 46,000-year-old sacred indigenous site with dynamite to expand an Australian iron ore mine. “We pay our respects to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura People,” Rio Tinto Iron Ore CEO Chris Salisbury said in a statement released Sunday. — Ken Wyatt May 29, 2020 But Puutu …

Sorry: Rio Tinto apologises for blowing up Aboriginal site
4 years, 9 months ago

Sorry: Rio Tinto apologises for blowing up Aboriginal site

Al Jazeera  

Mining giant says it will review plans for expansion in part of Western Australia that is sacred to traditional owners. Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologised for the destruction of a sacred Aboriginal cave in Western Australia that showed evidence of continual habitation dating back 46,000 years, saying it would urgently review its plans for other sites in the area. …

The destruction of two rock shelters in WA reveals a disturbing lack of appreciation for our heritage
4 years, 9 months ago

The destruction of two rock shelters in WA reveals a disturbing lack of appreciation for our heritage

ABC  

What historical artefacts do we value in this country? Now to Western Australia Mining giant Rio Tinto has destroyed something so ancient in WA it's hard to fathom with a human brain. Two rock shelters, recognised as one of Australia's oldest known Aboriginal heritage sites — with evidence of human occupation from over 46,000 years ago — were destroyed last …

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