Pilbara

Region of Western Australia

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The Pilbara is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.

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Significant WA cultural heritage sites 'at risk' in planned Rio Tinto mine expansion More than 120 cultural heritage sites could be destroyed in Western Australia's Pilbara region by a planned Rio Tinto expansion, a Senate inquiry has been told. SBS - Published on September 21, 2020
Significant WA heritage sites 'at risk' More than 120 cultural heritage sites could be destroyed in Western Australia's Pilbara region by a planned Rio Tinto expansion, a Senate inquiry has been told. SBS - Published on September 21, 2020
Bipartisan push to uncover how Rio Tinto blasted ancient Juukan Gorge caves A parliamentary inquiry is calling for submissions over Rio Tinto’s destruction of 46,000-year-old Indigenous caves at the Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara. SBS - Published on June 18, 2020

Cyclone Damien weakens after heavy wind and rain lashes WA's Pilbara region A tropical cyclone which brought fierce winds to a coastal part of Western Australia's Pilbara region has weakened to a category two system. SBS - Published on February 8, 2020
Cyclone Damien weakens off WA A tropical cyclone which brought fierce winds to a coastal part of Western Australia's Pilbara region has weakened to a category two system. SBS - Published on February 8, 2020
Heavy wind, rain as Cyclone Damien lashes WA's Pilbara region Tropical Cyclone Damien lashed northern Western Australian with heavy wind and rain as it crossed the coastline on Saturday. SBS - Published on February 8, 2020

'We're expecting some damage': Cyclone Damien causes gales over WA Severe Tropical Cyclone Damien is causing gales over Western Australia's central Pilbara coast ahead of forecast destructive winds and heavy rainfall. SBS - Published on February 7, 2020
Plot thickens after Palmer's Mineralogy kicked off Pilbara tenement for 'squatting' Mining laws aim to ensure a tenant can't 'squat' on an exploration lease to stop another using it. And there are no shortage of interests in this Pilbara patch. The Age - Published on August 12, 2019
BHP's long-term Pilbara plan gets the nod The West Australian government has approved BHP's long-term plan for mining in the state's Pilbara region. SBS - Published on July 11, 2019
Indian sailor falls off bulk carrier in WA An Indian sailor has gone missing from a bulk ore carrier anchored in waters off Western Australia's Pilbara coast. SBS - Published on June 13, 2019