The federal environment minister late on Friday placed heritage protection orders over the headwaters of the Belubula River, near Regis’ McPhillamys development.
Already a subscriber?Mining industry groups say they are concerned about a decision made by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to force Regis Resources to consider changes to its $1 billion NSW gold project on Indigenous cultural heritage grounds.McPhillamys project
“Some of these traditions have been disclosed to me privately and must remain confidential due to their cultural sensitivity. If this site were to be desecrated, it would be a threat to the continuance of Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri culture,” she said in a statement. “This is an incredibly disappointing decision that lacks reason and common sense, and sets a truly terrible precedent for investment risk in Australia,” he said.
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