A memorandum of understanding between Fortescue Metals and PKKP Aboriginal Corporation is hoped to inform a new 'co-management model' underpinning the miner's existing and planned projects.
Black Cat Syndicate and PKKP Aboriginal Corporation have modernised native title and heritage protection agreements at the Paulsens gold project ahead of the implementation of new laws in WA.
The state budget will include $77 million for Indigenous organisations appointed under the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act to ensure they are effectively resourced before July 1.
WA's new Aboriginal heritage laws have been broadly welcomed but raised concerns about the capacity of Indigenous corporations to deliver on their new responsibilities.
