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Sacred Lake Torrens at centre of legal battle over Argonaut Resources drilling proposal – ABC News
An Aboriginal group launches a bid for a judicial review into a decision by the South Australian Premier to allow a minerals exploration project on a sacred site…
Legal proceedings have been launched against a minerals exploration company drilling for ore on the surface of Australia’s second largest salt lake.
Key points:
- Lake Torrens is a sacred site to the Barngarla, Kokatha, Adnyamathanha and Kuyani people
- In late 2020, Premier Steven Marshall approved the exploratory drilling, despite opposition from Aboriginal groups
- Despite the bid for a judicial review, the State Government has confirmed the company will be allowed to continue drilling
Lake Torrens,…
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