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This study addresses two challenging areas at the interface of mining and Indigenous communities ... more This study addresses two challenging areas at the interface of mining and Indigenous communities in Australia: 1. The persistent lack of direct employment of Indigenous landowners on mines operating on their land 2. Increasing expectations that mining companies engage local communities in closure planning and closure criteria setting as a prerequisite for relinquishment. The approach taken seeks to build on one of the greatest assets Indigenous people possess; their attachment to and knowledge of their land. Through this research, CSRM explores the opportunities for local Indigenous groups to conduct fee-for-service environmental management and rehabilitation work on the mining footprint as a way to increase Indigenous landowner participation to achieve beneficial outcomes for closure. The overarching aim is to understand ways Indigenous groups currently work with Australian mining companies on mine environment management and rehabilitation and identify key themes and questions for ...

Newmont (now Newmont Goldcorp) commissioned CSRM to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of... more Newmont (now Newmont Goldcorp) commissioned CSRM to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the Tanami Operations in central Australia. This SIA – substantially undertaken in 2018 – updates and extends the previous SIA by CSRM in 2013.Newmont Goldcorp Tanami Operations are located on Aboriginal freehold land in the Northern Territory. It operates through agreements with Warlpiri Traditional Owners under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The mine site is remote: the nearest community is Yuendumu, 270 km to the southeast. Newmont Goldcorp has fully owned and operated the Tanami Operations since 2012, although gold mining activities in the Tanami Desert region began much earlier, in the early 20th Century.

Cover artwork is by James Hurley commissioned on the occasion of QGC's launch of its Reconciliati... more Cover artwork is by James Hurley commissioned on the occasion of QGC's launch of its Reconciliation Action Plan Photos taken by Rodger Barnes (NHDS) and David Williams (Gilimbaa). The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is a leading research centre, committed to improving the social performance of the resources industry globally. We are part of the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at the University of Queensland, one of Australia's premier universities. At CSRM, our focus is on the social, economic and political challenges that occur when change is brought about by resource extraction and development. We work with companies, communities and governments in mining regions all over the world to improve social performance and deliver better outcomes for companies and communities.

The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining would like to thank MMG for supporting the project... more The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining would like to thank MMG for supporting the project. Thanks are also due to the employees of Century and to community members who voluntarily participated in this research.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission CDEP Community Development Employment Program CE... more Australian Securities and Investments Commission CDEP Community Development Employment Program CEC Century Environment Committee CETC Century Employment and Training Committee CLAC Century Liaison Advisory Committee CLCAC Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation CLC Carpentaria Land Council CLO Community Liaison Officer CSP Community and Stakeholder Partnerships CSRM Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining DAFF Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Extractive Industries and Society

This study addresses two challenging areas at the interface of mining and Indigenous communities ... more This study addresses two challenging areas at the interface of mining and Indigenous communities in Australia: 1. The persistent lack of direct employment of Indigenous landowners on mines operating on their land 2. Increasing expectations that mining companies engage local communities in closure planning and closure criteria setting as a prerequisite for relinquishment. The approach taken seeks to build on one of the greatest assets Indigenous people possess; their attachment to and knowledge of their land. Through this research, CSRM explores the opportunities for local Indigenous groups to conduct fee-for-service environmental management and rehabilitation work on the mining footprint as a way to increase Indigenous landowner participation to achieve beneficial outcomes for closure. The overarching aim is to understand ways Indigenous groups currently work with Australian mining companies on mine environment management and rehabilitation and identify key themes and questions for ...

Newmont (now Newmont Goldcorp) commissioned CSRM to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of... more Newmont (now Newmont Goldcorp) commissioned CSRM to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the Tanami Operations in central Australia. This SIA – substantially undertaken in 2018 – updates and extends the previous SIA by CSRM in 2013.Newmont Goldcorp Tanami Operations are located on Aboriginal freehold land in the Northern Territory. It operates through agreements with Warlpiri Traditional Owners under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The mine site is remote: the nearest community is Yuendumu, 270 km to the southeast. Newmont Goldcorp has fully owned and operated the Tanami Operations since 2012, although gold mining activities in the Tanami Desert region began much earlier, in the early 20th Century.

Cover artwork is by James Hurley commissioned on the occasion of QGC's launch of its Reconciliati... more Cover artwork is by James Hurley commissioned on the occasion of QGC's launch of its Reconciliation Action Plan Photos taken by Rodger Barnes (NHDS) and David Williams (Gilimbaa). The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is a leading research centre, committed to improving the social performance of the resources industry globally. We are part of the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at the University of Queensland, one of Australia's premier universities. At CSRM, our focus is on the social, economic and political challenges that occur when change is brought about by resource extraction and development. We work with companies, communities and governments in mining regions all over the world to improve social performance and deliver better outcomes for companies and communities.

The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining would like to thank MMG for supporting the project... more The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining would like to thank MMG for supporting the project. Thanks are also due to the employees of Century and to community members who voluntarily participated in this research.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission CDEP Community Development Employment Program CE... more Australian Securities and Investments Commission CDEP Community Development Employment Program CEC Century Environment Committee CETC Century Employment and Training Committee CLAC Century Liaison Advisory Committee CLCAC Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation CLC Carpentaria Land Council CLO Community Liaison Officer CSP Community and Stakeholder Partnerships CSRM Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining DAFF Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Extractive Industries and Society

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