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BHP tells parliamentary inquiry it was granted approval to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites in the Pilbara – ABC News

Mining giant BHP concedes it submitted an application to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites at its $5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, despite opposition from local traditional owners.

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Mining giant BHP has conceded it submitted an application to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites at its $5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, despite opposition from local traditional owners.
Key points:

  • A parliamentary inquiry is examining the destruction of Indigenous sites
  • It was prompted by Rio Tinto’s decision to blast ancient rock shelters
  • BHP is the second major miner to appear before the inquiry

The WA Government granted approval to de…

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