News about Aboriginal country and culture in Western Australia

19 August 2012

Nyiyaparli people sign major iron ore mining agreement

The Nyiyaparli people of the Pilbara region of WA have announced that they have entered into a major mining agreement with BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHPBIO). The agreement covers all of BHPBIO's iron ore operations within the Nyiyaparli people's native title claim and offers substantial heritage protection, financial benefits, and non-financial benefits to the Nyiyaparli people.

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YMAC congratulates the Nyiyaparli people on the successful negotiations.