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.

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…