‘Legacy of sadness’: Glencore says sorry to traditional owners over NT mine as it seeks expansion

Indigenous leader welcomes apology but says community waiting to see how mining giant will step up in land agreement negotiations

The mining giant Glencore has apologised to traditional owners for the legacy of sadness" left by the impacts of its controversial Northern Territory mine as it pushes to expand the zinc and lead operation.

The McArthur River mine has been dogged by environmental incidents and alleged damage to cultural sites for decades, including the diversion of the entire river in 2006.