Rio Tinto Strikes Landmark Management Deal with Aboriginal Group

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Rio Tinto Strikes Landmark Management Deal with Aboriginal Group

In a significant move, Rio Tinto has formed a pioneering agreement with the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation to co-design a Social, Cultural Heritage Management Plan (SCHMP) for its Western Range iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. This collaboration marks a notable step toward improved relations and management practices in partnership with Indigenous communities.

The agreement involves a co-management framework that paves the way for joint decision-making on environmental, mine planning, and closure matters. Additionally, it supports initiatives like the Yinhawangka Ranger program and aims to boost participation in cultural heritage and environmental management on the land. These elements suggest a shift towards more inclusive strategies in Rio Tinto's operations, as reported by Australian Mining.

This is Rio Tinto's first cultural management collaboration with a Traditional Owner group since the controversial Juukan Gorge incident in 2020, according to The West Australian. The deal represents the mining giant's efforts to bolster its partnerships with Indigenous groups and underscores its commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage alongside its industrial activities.

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