Rio Tinto chief says sorry for sacred caves blast; Australia starts inquiry

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Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques apologizes for distress caused by Rio’s destruction last month of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves as Australia starts inquiry

MELBOURNE - Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques on Friday apologised for distress caused by Rio’s destruction last month of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves in Western Australia, pledging full cooperation with an Australian government inquiry.

With state government approval, the world’s biggest iron ore miner destroyed two caves at Juukan Gorge that had previously contained evidence of continual human habitation stretching back 46,000 years as part of its Brockman mine expansion in the iron-rich Pilbara region. “Rio Tinto has a long history of working in partnership and creating shared value with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around our operations and across Australia more broadly. We remain absolutely committed to continuing to do so,” Jacques said.Australia’s Senate agreed on Thursday to begin a national inquiry into how the destruction of a cultural and historically significant site occurred.

The minister also receives advice from a body that represents Indigenous heritage interests as part of the decision-making process. But Traditional Owner groups are not able to appeal the minister’s decision.

 

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I love the casual dark overlord look of this photo. Just stepped out of the lair for a quick cuppa.

Yet again I will reiterate, it was a naturally formed hole in the ground. If the natives had the intellect or skills set, to build a free standing structure, different story - but it was nothing more than a hole in the ground! if anything it just a little larger now.

Apology, spare us

Better late than never

'Taliban Jacques'

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