This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting in Weipa in relation to Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 27900 (as shown on the map below) held by West Cape Sands Pty Ltd. EPM 27900 was notified by the State of Queensland as an act that attracts the expedited procedure on 21 August 2021 and granted with the Native Title Protection Conditions on 8 February 2022.
Details of the meeting
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests within EPM 27900
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue*:
Weipa Storm Surge Shelter
Hibberd Drive
Rocky Point 4874
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.
Purpose of this meeting
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC to:
- discuss the activities proposed to be conducted within EPM 27900 pursuant to the Native Title Protection Conditions;
- discuss infrastructure proposals;
- provide information about the functions of the Native Title Protection Conditions; and
- discuss the cultural heritage implications of the grant of EPM 27900 under the Native Title Protection Conditions.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 17 September 2025 on free call number 1800 623 548 or at 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, by way of 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 17 September 2025 on free call number 1800 623 548 or at 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 at dbarker@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting, this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and website.
