Mining giant Rio Tinto has hired former Western Australian Treasurer Ben Wyatt as the first Indigenous member of its board of directors, seeking to rebuild broken relationships after last year’s destruction of ancient Aboriginal rock shelters. Mr Wyatt, who is of Yamatji heritage, said he was “deeply saddened and disappointed by the events at Juukan Gorge... but I am convinced that Rio Tinto is committed to changing its approach to cultural heritage issues and restoring its reputation, particularly in Australia and WA.” He has also joined the board of Woodside Petroleum...
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