NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
EPM 29321 – Rhumb Resources Pty Ltd
Possum Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those people who hold Native Title rights and interests within the Possum Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) subject to the proposed grant of Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 29321 to Rhumb Resources Pty Ltd (as shown on the map below).
On 29 April 2026, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that the proposed grant of EPM 29321 is an act attracting the expedited procedure.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 28637
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
When: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Bob’s Place, Peninsula Developmental Road, Laura QLD 4892
*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 take instructions in relation to:
- the expedited procedure statement attached to the notification of EPM 29321;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM area;
- options available to progress this matter under the NTA and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld); and
- the proposed terms of a cultural heritage agreement.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Elenoa Bolawaqatabu to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 17 June 2026 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by ebolawaqatabu@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 Elenoa Bolawaqatabu 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 Elenoa Bolawaqatabu by Wednesday 17 June 2026 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by ebolawaqatabu@cylc.org.au.
Questions about this meeting or about this notice
If you have any questions about this notice or the meeting, please contact Elenoa Bolawaqatabu on free call 1800 623 548 or ebolawaqatabu@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLCs Facebook page and website.
