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The Northern Land Council (NLC) has lodged a compensation claim against the NT government on behalf of the Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Marra peoples, who are Native Title holders of the McArthur River Pastoral Lease.
The compensation claim filed in the Federal Court seeks unspecified damages relating to the McArthur River zinc mine and the nearby Bing Bong Port near Borroloola, in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The McArthur River Project, which enabled the establishment of the mine and Bing Bong Port, was initiated in 1992, following an agreement between the NT Government and Mount Isa Mines.
In a statement the NLC CEO Marion Scrymgour said that members of the local Aboriginal community have long fought the development of the McArthur River Project, and, despite success in the courts, have been frustrated by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Native title holders seek compensation from NT Government over McArthur River Mine
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Native title holders say the McArthur River Mine has affected culturally significant sites.
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The Aboriginal land council representing traditional owners in the Top End has filed a compensation claim against the Northern Territory Government over the effects of the McArthur River Mine on their native title rights and alleged damage to sacred sites.
Key points:
Native title holders say they have been repeatedly ignored by the NT Government
The NT Government last month approved a major expansion of the mine