Share In that area there are certain elements and remains of people that have gone by thousands of years ago. We don t want people going there, he told the ABC. The traditional owners apologise to the tourists but for us to get our point across, we feel this is the only way.
Mr Markham the site has religious significance and has been there for over 10,000 years, when the salt water was eroding the cliff face.
The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) launched legal action claiming the work was done in close proximity to a sacred site without their permission. Pictured: Gunlom Falls infinity pool at Kakadu National Park
The McArthur River Mine says it has entered into talks with the Northern Land Council and Traditional Owners to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) for their Gulf Country lead and zinc mine.
In a statement to NITV s The Point, McArthur River Mining General Manager Steven Rooney said the negotiations will involve broad consultation with Traditional Owners on a variety of matters, including sacred sites and heritage protection. We encourage Traditional Owners to get involved and engage by contacting the NLC to ensure their voices are heard, the statement said.
The McArthur River Mine lease sits on Gundanji Country.