NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
RESCHEDULED DATE OF MEETING
EPM 28074 – EPM 27786 – EPM 28248
Northern Cape York Group #1 (QUD157/2011) & Northern Cape York Group #3 (QUD780/2016)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those Native Title Holders whose traditional land and waters are directly affected by the proposed grant of the following Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPMs), as shown on the map below:
- 28074 held by Silica Australia Pty Ltd (below in pink);
- 28248 held by Industrial Commodities Pty Ltd (below in blue); and
- 27786 held by Latsod Pty Ltd (below in green).
EPMs 28074, 28242 and 27786 are under the normal negotiation procedure under s. 31 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA). At this meeting, CYLC will table the proposed ancillary agreement for this matter and seek the affected Native Title Holders feedback on the proposed terms of this agreement.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in EPM 28074, 27786 and 28248
Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
When: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: Injinoo Community Hall, 54 McDonnel Street, Injinoo QLD 4876
*Video-conference facilities will also be available upon request. Please contact us on the number or email below for login details.
Purpose of this meeting
The nominated Working Group has attended meetings and negotiations to progress the matters of EPM 27786, 28074 and 28248. The Working Group has not been authorised by the affected Native Title Holders to authorise the terms of an agreement.
The terms of the proposed ancillary agreement, as required by s. 31 of the NTA, will be tabled at this meeting for the affected Native Title Holders consideration, comment, review and if appropriate, approval.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 3 September 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.
Travel Attendance
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 3 September 2025 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by crushford@cylc.org.au.
Questions about this meeting or about this notice
Please contact Clementine Rushford on 1800 623 548 or email crushford@cylc.org.au if you have any questions regarding these matters or to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 3 September 2025. If there are any changes to this meeting, this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and Website.
