NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
EPM 29225 – Prometheus Metals Pty Ltd
Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 33) (Yiithuwarra determination) [2025] FCA 1281
On 25 February 2025, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) identifying that the proposed Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 29225 is an act that attracts the expedited procedure.
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 Yiithuwarra determination area within the proposed grant of EPM 29225 (as shown on the map below in orange). This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss cultural heritage and the proposed grant of EPM 29225.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 29225
Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
When: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue 1:* HVASC Business precinct room, 3 Muni Street, Hope Vale Qld 4895
Venue 2:* Cape York Land Council Office, 5 Mt Koolmoon Street, Smithfield QLD 4878
Video conference facilities will 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 29225;
- cultural heritage that may be affected in the area of EPM 29225;
- options available to progress this matter under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Monday 24 August 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 Monday 24 August 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.
