NOTICE OF CONSULTATION and DECISION-MAKING MEETING
EPM 28735 – Ark Mines Ltd
Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014)
On 17 July 2024, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) identifying Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28735 as an act attracting the expedited procedure.
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those people who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) subject to the proposed grant of EPM 28735 held by Ark Mines Ltd (as shown on the map below in hatched) to consider the proposed terms of a cultural heritage agreement.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 28735
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
When: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue*: Mareeba Leagues Club, Cnr Doyle St & Riordan St, Mareeba QLD 4880
Video conference facilities will 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 expedited procedure statement attached to the notification of EPM 28735;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM areas;
- options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld).
- Tabling the proposed terms of a cultural heritage agreement for this matter and executing the agreement, if appropriate.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 29 July 2026 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 29 July 2026 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 CYLCs Facebook page and website.
