Australian government orders Regis Resources to relocate A$1bn gold project dam site due to Indigenous heritage concerns.

The Australian government has mandated Regis Resources to relocate its A$1 billion gold project dam site due to concerns over Indigenous heritage at the Bilabula River. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek invoked a rarely used Aboriginal heritage protection law, igniting tensions with mining companies who claim compliance with legal procedures. This decision, amidst calls for updated heritage laws, underscores ongoing conflicts between mining development and Aboriginal preservation efforts.

October 01, 2024
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