Mining giant BHP Billiton is poised to destroy at least 40 - and possibly as many as 86 - significant Aboriginal sites in the central Pilbara, Western Australia to expand its $4.5bn South Flank iron ore mining operation, even though its own reports show it is aware that the traditional owners are deeply opposed to the move. Photo left: 46,000 year old Rock Shelter site destroyed in a blast to expand the Brockman 4 iron ore mine last month.
Published on June 11, 2020 05:21
