Report reveals Rio Tinto knew the significance of 46,000-year-old rock caves | ABC News

Rio Tinto has apologised for blowing up rock shelters dating back 46,000 years. However, that has not eased fears that more sites in the Pilbara are at risk.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-05/rio-tinto-knew-6-years-ago-about-46000yo-rock-caves-it-blasted/12319334

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