The Federal Government and mining giant Rio Tinto have announced the partnership to ensure a native title agreement in the Pilbara that will serve to ensure benefits for the local Indigenous population.

 

The partnership will see the Australian Government and Rio Tinto deliver key native title groups in the Pilbara with governance support and assistance.

 

The partnership is based on the success of a pilot program run earlier this year and will involve four traditional owner groups in the Pilbara region—Kuruma & Marthudunera, Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura, Nyiyaparli and Ngarlawangga.

 

The traditional owner groups will be offered induction training for new directors; corporate governance workshops; ongoing corporate governance support and mentoring services for directors. This will be coordinated by the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.