Rio Tinto admits decision to blow up sacred sites in Pilbara has ‘irreparably damaged’ region – NEWS.com.au

Rio Tinto has admitted its decision to blow up rock caves in Western Australia last year has irreparably damaged Indigenous sites sacred to First Nations people. The mining giant released its 2020 annual report on Monday morning and took blame for the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in the Pilbara region, which were of significant importance to Aboriginal communities.
The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation — which represents the interests of traditional landowners — has publicly said Rio Tinto’s…

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