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What was the significance of the cave in Juukan Gorge?
The cave in Juukan Gorge was significant because it was the only inland site in Australia to show signs of continual human occupation through the last ice age, and the humans who sheltered there were genetically linked to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people.
Why did Rio Tinto face international condemnation for the destruction of the sacred site at Juukan Gorge?
Rio Tinto faced international condemnation because it permanently destroyed a 46,000-year-old sacred site and expanded its iron ore mine, disregarding the concerns of Traditional Owners and experts.
Did Rio Tinto break the law by destroying the ancient site at Juukan Gorge?
No, Rio Tinto did not break the law by destroying the ancient site at Juukan Gorge.
Which mining company received permission to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites after the destruction at Juukan Gorge?
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How many requests did the mining industry make to the WA Government to 'impact' heritage sites between 2017-2021?
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Which region was the sacred site at Juukan Gorge located in?
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Who are the humans genetically linked to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people?
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Which mining company was given permission to destroy Aboriginal heritage sites after the destruction at Juukan Gorge?
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How many requests did the mining industry make to the WA Government to 'impact' heritage sites between 2017-2021?
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What was the purpose of expanding the iron ore mine at Juukan Gorge?
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