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

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

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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 …

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Rio Tinto didn't tell traditional owners there were options to save ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters
4 years, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

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BHP halts destruction of 40 sacred Aboriginal sites amid outcry over Rio Tinto blasting of Juukan caves
4 years, 7 months ago

BHP halts destruction of 40 sacred Aboriginal sites amid outcry over Rio Tinto blasting of Juukan caves

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Mining giant BHP has announced it will place on hold plans to destroy dozens of sacred sites in WA as part of a major mine operation, following a national backlash over Rio Tinto's blasting of sacred sites in Western Australia's Pilbara. Key points: BHP applied for approval to destroy up to 40 heritage sites The firm today said it would …

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Rio Tinto blasting of 46,000-year-old Aboriginal sites compared to Islamic State's destruction in Palmyra
4 years, 7 months ago

Rio Tinto blasting of 46,000-year-old Aboriginal sites compared to Islamic State's destruction in Palmyra

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A world-renowned archaeologist has compared the destruction of two 46,000-year-old Aboriginal cultural sites in the Pilbara to the Islamic State's destruction of Palmyra. Key points: Rio Tinto expressed deep regret over the blast to Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt in a private phone call Mr Wyatt says a lawyer for traditional owners contacted his office last week to ask for …

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Rio Tinto blasting of Juukan Gorge Indigenous site prompts call for heritage protections
4 years, 7 months ago

Rio Tinto blasting of Juukan Gorge Indigenous site prompts call for heritage protections

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There are mounting calls for changes to the approvals process for works likely to affect Aboriginal heritage sites after Rio Tinto destroyed two ancient rock caves at Juukan Gorge, north-west of Tom Price in the Pilbara last weekend. Mr Hawkins said the weekend's blasting highlights "the crucial need to improve current legislation around Aboriginal heritage". He said changing the Aboriginal …

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