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Hundreds of Indigenous students set to benefit from mining giant’s record community infrastructure spend
A community infrastructure commitment from mining and metals corporation BHP is...
Callan Morse 19 Jun 2026
Traditional Owners concerned as new BHP deal at Olympic Dam looms
South Australia's push to formalise a new long-term agreement with mining giant...
David Prestipino 16 Jun 2026
Juukan Gorge Traditional Owners to own mining fleet under landmark Fortescue agreements
Key Points The Traditional Owners of Juukan Gorge will now own haul trucks and m...
Reece Harley 12 Jun 2026
Padthaway Resources lands Celero investment deal in energy transition play
Key points:- Celero buys near minority stake of First Nations-owned Padthaway Re...
Reece Harley 10 Jun 2026
Jemena expands First Nations community grants program
Energy infrastructure company Jemena is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is...
Phoebe Blogg 28 May 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 11, 2026
New renewables model powers Pilbara Traditional Owners

Traditional Owners across the Pilbara are set to lead more clean energy projects and infrastructure developments on Country through a new partnership-based initiative.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 19, 2026
Mining industry threatens livelihoods of Sweden's Indigenous Sámi people

Indigenous Sámi activists and communities are protesting the recent granting of an Australian-based battery anode and graphite company for a planned iron ore project in Sweden's far north.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 19, 2026
Electricity provider invites early-career First Nations professionals to join in Australia’s clean energy transition

Electricity provider Transgrid says it is "particularly focused" on attracting First Nations people to the sector through its annual Graduate Program.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 3, 2026
Holding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunities

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation and OX2 Australia sign heritage protection agreements

Renewable energy developers pursuing projects across Yued Boodja continue to demonstrate industry leadership by recognising and supporting Yued Aboriginal Corporation's important work in protecting Yu...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 23, 2026
Solar on every house: Narungga man's renewables win

One phone call was all it took to negotiate a clean energy solution for an Aboriginal community in South Australia. Narungga man Eddie Newchurch struck a deal with local electricity retailer AGL for e...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 14, 2026
Upgrades improve remote power in Kimberley communities

Safer and more reliable power is up and running in two Kimberley communities after $27 million in funding supported the upgrade of power supplies across the remote Western Australian region.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 10, 2025
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