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Bringing sovereign capability back to First Nations people
Last month, ABC journalist Patricia Karvales reported that "Sovereignty means no...
Bec Blurton 28 Apr 2026
Hearing the call of remote East Pilbara communities
Critical ear and hearing care will continue reaching some of Western Australia's...
Giovanni Torre 31 Mar 2026
New program to boost business development in the Pilbara
Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation and Mineral Resources have joined force...
Giovanni Torre 2 Mar 2026
Shooting Stars shine on with MinRes partnership renewal
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has renewed its support for a program that empowers A...
Giovanni Torre 24 Feb 2026
Deal boosts rehabilitation prospects of Ranger uranium mine
A new deal has ensured extensive rehabilitation at the Ranger uranium mine in th...
David Prestipino 3 Feb 2026
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
Big miners, TOs back next-gen cultural heritage leaders

A new multi-million-dollar training program will boost the numbers of Indigenous people working in cultural heritage management. The groundbreaking national training initiative by the ARC Training Cen...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 25, 2025
Training centre to drive cultural heritage protection innovation in the resources sector

A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector. Based at Flinders University in collaboration with The University of Quee...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 20, 2025
Queensland resources sector lauds rising Indigenous talent

As Indigenous participation in Queensland's resources sector continues its rise, some of the cohort's most talented were recognised for their achievements at one of the state's most prestigious First...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 27, 2025
Cundaline eyes bigger fish after major land rehabilitation project

More business is on the horizon for Cundaline Resources after it completed a major two-year land restoration at BHP's Yarrie mine site in East Pilbara.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 5, 2025
Spotlight on government as Native Title pact reached between miners and Heritage Alliance

Responsibility for First Nations heritage protection reform is in the Albanese government's hands after rival advocates reached agreement on proposed new terms for federal heritage law changes.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 23, 2025
The Indigenous businesses powering Onslow Iron

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has long established itself as one of Australia's leading mining and services companies. Founded in 1993, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation, operation...

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Zak Kirkup Apr 18, 2025
AFL father-son duo driving Indigenous jobs

His usual job involves shutting down some of the AFL's toughest forwards, but West Coast great Jeremy McGovern is also combatting a major barrier to Indigenous employment when he's off the field.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 7, 2025
Ngarliya Contracting lands major five-year contract with Mineral Resources

Ngarliya Contracting Pty Ltd (Ngarliya) has been awarded a five-year contract with Mineral Resources (MinRes)for the provision of fire suppression maintenance and pest control services across MinRes s...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2025
Tjiwarl stalwart Bundarra secures Liontown lithium contract

Aboriginal owned and operated earthworks, construction and ore haulage service, Bundarra Contracting, has secured a run-of-mine loading contract at Liontown's Kathleen Valley lithium project in Wester...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 6, 2025
BHP's Indigenous business engagement reaches record levels

The 50/50 joint venture alliance between BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development formed in 2001 has achieved a record spend with Indigenous businesses this past financial year.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 18, 2024
The ongoing battle for Indigenous cultural protection

Two new treaties adopted this year by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) aim to address Indigenous peoples' interests, though some question their strength and implementation.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 17, 2024
BHP’s $22million First Nations social investment aims to drive change

BHP spent more than $20 million last fiscal year delivering crucial social investment programs in partnership with Indigenous companies and communities across Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 27, 2024
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