Manna Hill Resources Pty. Ltd. wants to acquire the leases from BHP, in spite of the poor market and the likely development of much larger resources in Australia.
Mining would destroy the gorge. The leases are totally at odds with National Park values.
The local aboriginals wish to see the area kept in its current state.
We wish to ensure that BHP and the South Australian government allow the leases to lapse.
Comprehensive background, maps and magnificent photographs can be found at this site.
Weetootla Information Site.
What happened when the BSSR asked BHP to allow the leases to lapse?
At the AGM in Adelaide, October 2000 - click here.