Mining giant BHP concedes it submitted an application to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites at its $5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, despite opposition from local traditional owners.
Mining giant BHP has conceded it submitted an application to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites at its $5 billion South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, despite opposition from local traditional owners.It was prompted by Rio Tinto's decision to blast ancient rock sheltersThe WA Government granted approval to destroy dozens of sites just days after Rio Tinto destroyed 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara.
BHP's David Bunting said the concerns were first raised when mine planners, heritage staff and traditional owners were in the field discussing the potential heritage impacts ahead of the company's application. BHP's head of indigenous engagement Libby Ferrari said the company would have "possibly" done things differently with the benefit of hindsight.
It said there were no rights of appeal for traditional owners to Section 18 consent granted by the WA Government under the Aboriginal Heritage Act.
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