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$44billion critical minerals plan could maximise First Nations benefits: report
A new submission by the Minerals Council of Australia has suggested the country'...
David Prestipino 23 Apr 2026
Global miner’s record 2025 spend with Indigenous suppliers
Rio Tinto has announced a record spend with Indigenous businesses in 2025. The c...
David Prestipino 27 Mar 2026
Indigenous trio recognised for Pilbara supply contribution
Three Traditional Owner and Indigenous organisations were among the seven major...
David Prestipino 27 Mar 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Traditional Owners say Kimberley Mineral Sands project failed to deliver promised jobs
Trust between Joombarn-Buru Traditional Owners and the China-backed mining compa...
Natasha Clark 11 Mar 2026
Yardi – and the important business of caring for Country
Yardi Mining Services is positioning Aboriginal-led environmental rehabilitation...
Reece Harley 2 Mar 2026
Pilbara businesses thrive from tech-driven investment

Local businesses across the Pilbara can expect investment upwards of $1.3 million to help grow and diversify the region after the state government announced $500,000 in funding on Friday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 27, 2026
Traditional Owner concerns over Argyle site rehabilitation ongoing

Traditional Owners are concerned the site of Western Australia's Argyle diamond mine will be returned to them by Rio Tinto without the company meeting agreed rehabilitation criteria.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 17, 2026
Core pathway to mining opportunities

Glencore Coal has opened its 2026 First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP) for Indigenous job seekers with ties to land near Glencore's Queensland and New South Wales sites.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 10, 2026
Deal boosts rehabilitation prospects of Ranger uranium mine

A new deal has ensured extensive rehabilitation at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory will continue, with the aim that the site be returned to Mirrar Traditional Owners in a condition s...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 3, 2026
Bougainville government turns down Chinese offer for Panguna mine

The latest authoritative government policy on Bougainville's richest commodity is shaping the region's next step towards independence from Papua New Guinea.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 30, 2026
Yinhawangka People strike agreement with Rio as first step towards co-management of Country

The Yinhawangka People have taken a step towards greater control over activities on their lands after signing an interim modernised agreement (IMA) with Rio Tinto.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 14, 2025
Landmark $450 million renewables project wins global ESG gong

A major renewable energy project in rural New South Wales has been recognised globally for its benefit-sharing partnership between the local Indigenous community and the project proponents.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 3, 2025
Nyiyaparli people update Native Title agreement with Rio Tinto

The registered Native Title organisation for Nyiyaparli people has formalised a renewed partnership with Rio Tinto through an updated Native Title agreement.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 2, 2025
Indigenous suppliers poised to benefit from BHP’s $1 billion Port Hedland investment

Indigenous suppliers can expect a healthy continuation of project work with BHP after the miner detailed more than $1 billion in new investment for Port Hedland on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 14, 2025
Indigenous Enterprises recognised for excellence at AEMEE Awards

Excellence, collaboration, and innovation in Indigenous business were recognised at the 2025 National AEMEE Awards, held in Darwin last week.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 14, 2025
Federal heritage changes could quell clashes over Country

A framework to verify connection to Country for cultural heritage claims could be introduced as part of an overhaul of Commonwealth protection laws.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 11, 2025
Jobs, training growing at Indigenous farm enterprise

An Indigenous livestock farm is on track to strengthen employment and training prospects for First Nations youths. Aboriginal-led enterprise Galari Farm, north of West Wyalong in the Bland Shire regio...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 10, 2025
Noonkanbah fracking fracture won’t deter local mob

Yungngora Native Title holders have reiterated their support for gas fracking exploration in Western Australia's west Kimberley almost two decades in the making.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 7, 2025
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