cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/48976
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered mining giant Fortescue to pay the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation more than A$150 million in compensation for cultural loss caused by iron ore mining on Yindjibarndi Country in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, in what is being described as the largest native title […]
The Yindjibarndi had originally sought nearly A$1.8 billion in compensation, arguing the amount should reflect both the scale of cultural loss and the immense profits generated from the mine, which reportedly earned Fortescue around A$80 billion since operations began.
When do we start blast mining the properties of Fortescue execs?
I would continue to engage with their concerns throughout the process, of course; And pay the 0.0018% fine of my net worth as precedented in this case.
cost of doing business.
fuck the corrupt cunts who let these fucks get away with it.
It always amazes me how the executives that knowingly approve these crimes never end up in jail.
I’m reading this and just thinking, how much more than that did they make?
About 79,85 billion…
The Yindjibarndi had originally sought nearly A$1.8 billion in compensation, arguing the amount should reflect both the scale of cultural loss and the immense profits generated from the mine, which reportedly earned Fortescue around A$80 billion since operations began.
In a statement following the ruling, Fortescue said it accepted the court’s decision and reiterated its commitment to First Nations engagement.
