December 14, 2021 Australian mining state passes Aboriginal heritage protection law The state said the new law is the only Aboriginal heritage legislation in Australia to require that Aboriginal people give "informed consent" for agreements.
December 2, 2021 Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation The policy identifies five key areas of action that will support a continuously evolving reconciliation action plan: engagement, empowerment, environment, employment, and education.
November 24, 2021 Gold rush draws hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon tributary Dredging rafts operated by illegal miners have gathered in a gold rush on the Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon.
November 17, 2021 Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law Indigenous heritage protection has become a hot-button issue since miner Rio Tinto legally destroyed culturally significant rock shelters for an iron ore mine 18 months ago.
November 16, 2021 Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.
October 27, 2021 British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult "If successful, this case could be the beginning of a long-awaited reform."
October 18, 2021 Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.
October 15, 2021 Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of which it said was due to issues around heritage protection.
September 9, 2021 Rio Tinto played down Australian heritage damage at inquiry, aboriginal group says Rio Tinto operates six of its 16 mines and three rail lines on the group's traditional lands.
September 7, 2021 Aboriginal group files UN complaint over heritage bill New draft laws put greater emphasis on agreement between Indigenous groups and developers, but the government retains the final decision in heritage disputes.
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