Companies, Infrastructure, Mining / 24.09.2020
Rio Tinto blast of ancient aboriginal site in Australia sparks concerns over local communities’ rights
Reputational damage at RioTinto as a result of Juukan Gorge’s blast in breach of the 1972 WA Aboriginal Heritage Act brought responsible investors to ask for CEO resignation. It is clear that the Aboriginal traditional owners were not granted a Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). FPIC is...