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Cazaly V Rio court case delayed

Posted December 4, 2008 11:29:00
Updated December 4, 2008 13:05:00

A Map of Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit in the Pilbara. (ABC )

• Map: Port Hedland 6721

A legal battle between junior miner Cazaly Resources and mining giant Rio Tinto over the ownership of tenements at Rio's Rhodes Ridge deposit in the Pilbara has been put on hold at the last minute.

The two day hearing was due to start in the Warden's Court this morning to determine whether Rio and its joint venture partners, Hancock and Wright Prospecting, have a valid right to occupancy over the land.

The reason for the adjournment is unclear at this stage.

Rhodes Ridge is believed to be one of Western Australia's largest undeveloped iron ore resources.

The hearing is now expected to be heard in January next year.

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