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WA Government investigates potential breach of Aboriginal heritage laws by FMG
The West Australian Government is investigating a potential breach of Aboriginal heritage laws by iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) in the state’s north-west.
Key points:
- The State Government is investigating an alleged breach of WA heritage laws
- It comes two days after reports of damage to a separate culturally significant site
- Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt says it’s being treated “very seriously”
In January, FMG began ground-disturbing works at its Queen Valley site — part of the miner’s Solomon Hub project — near Tom Price.
According to the Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation, which represents traditional owners in the area, the works began without local elders present.
The ABC understands that by proceeding…
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