This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with the Kunjen Olkol native title group regarding the area subject to the proposed grant of Mining Leases (MLs) 100321, 100322 and 100323 held by Aurum Vale Pty Ltd (as shown on the map below). The Mining Leases were originally notified on 12 October 2022, and then subsequently re-notified on 24 April 2024, under s. 29 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) and are subject to the right to negotiate under s. 31 of the NTA.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: Members of the Kunjen Olkol native title group who hold native title rights and interests in the area of ML 100321, 100322 and 100323
Venue*
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025
When: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.
Purpose of this meeting:
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC to provide information and seek instructions in relation to:
- the right to negotiate procedure under the NTA attached to the notification of MLs 100321, 100322 and 100323;
- the draft terms of the proposed ancillary agreement negotiated between the Native Title Party and Aurum Vale Pty Ltd for MLs 100321, 100322 and 100323;
- options available to progress this matter under the NTA and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld); and
- if appropriate, authorising the draft ancillary agreement for MLs 100321, 100322 and 100323.
Attendance
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 5 March 2025 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by crushford@cylc.org.au. This is an important meeting and CYLC will make video-conference facilities available for those who cannot attend in person. Please contact Clementine Rushford if you wish to request the video-conference link to the meeting.
CYLC has limited funding available for travel assistance to this meeting. CYLC may be able to provide some assistance, for example fuel reimbursement. CYLC will prioritise assisting elders and family representatives and will consider how limited funding can be allocated to support a broad representation of the affected Native Title Holders. To make a request for travel assistance please contact Clementine Rushford by Wednesday 5 March 2025 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by crushford@cylc.org.au.
Questions about this meeting or about this notice
If you have any questions about this notice or the meeting, please contact Daniel Barker on free call 1800 623 548 or dbarker@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and website. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are entitled to attend the meeting.
