Rio Tinto destroys ancient Aboriginal culture site

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Caves used by Aboriginal people for 40,000 years and rich with ancient artefacts have been destroyed by miners in a state-sanctioned blasting operation. Aboriginal owners said the loss of the culturally precious caves in Juukan Gorge, Western Australia, one of the earliest known sites occupied by their people, was a devastating blow. Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, said yesterday the explosions were in accordance with approvals given by the West Australian government seven years ago. The company said it had worked “constructively” with local people and, where practicable, had modified its operations.

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