Overview

• Leonardo DiCaprio condemned the Australian government's approval of South32's bauxite mine expansion in Western Australia's Northern Jarrah Forests.
• Environmental activists argue the project threatens critical habitats for endangered species, including the critically endangered woylie and black cockatoos.
• DiCaprio, a prominent environmental advocate, used his Instagram platform to raise global awareness, citing the destruction of over 9,600 acres of old-growth forest.
• The Australian government defended the decision, emphasizing strict conditions for habitat rehabilitation and protection of native species.
• South32 stated the expansion is vital for sustaining aluminum production, a key material in global energy transitions, and for supporting the local economy.