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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.
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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