Rio Tinto can’t shake its burning question: at what cost? – The Australian Financial Review

While Rio had legal permission for the blast, it occurred despite the protests of the traditional owners of the land, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people.
Rios initial bumbling attempts at an apology only worsened the crisis, which is now the subject of a board review. Rio has also pledged to contribute to a parliamentary inquiry into Northern Australia that will address this broad issue, and the West Australian governments reform process for the states Aboriginal Heritage Act.
Trying …

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