💨 Abstract

The Australian government has ordered miner Regis Resources to find a new dam site for a gold project due to concerns it would irreparably harm Indigenous culture. The decision was made under an Aboriginal heritage protection law and has stoked controversy, with mining groups claiming Regis followed all legal processes. The government's action comes after a similar move to protect an ancient Aboriginal rock shelter by Rio Tinto four years ago, raising the need for heritage protection law reform.

Courtesy: theprint.in