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Rio Tinto blast damages ancient rock shelter near iron ore mine in WA's Pilbara

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Update time : 2023-09-22 17:01:22
Mining giant Rio Tinto has confirmed it is working with traditional owners in WA's Pilbara after a blast at one of its operations caused damage to an ancient rock shelter. 

The incident occurred last month near the Nammuldi iron ore mine, about 60 kilometres north-west of Tom Price.

Rio said photos taken before and after the blast showed a large rock and a scrub tree had fallen from an overhang above the cave entrance.

Rio Tinto said initial assessments taken by a drone had found no structural damage at the Nammuldi site, or any apparent impact on cultural materials.

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