Rio Tinto just blasted away an ancient Aboriginal site. Here’s why that was allowed
- Written by Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
Juukan 1 and 2 in June, 2013Puutu Kunti Kurrama And Pinikura Aboriginal CorporationIn the expansion of its iron ore mine in Western Pilbara, Rio Tinto blasted the Juukan Gorge 1 and 2 – Aboriginal rock shelters dating back 46,000 years. These sites had deep historical and cultural significance.
The shelters are the only inland site in...





