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Yindjibarndi rises to the top

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A Pilbara native title group pursuing a large renewable energy project and compensation from Fortescue is now the largest indigenous corporation in the state.

Litigation funds for Aboriginal groups

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A major Aboriginal corporation has launched two new ventures to help other Aboriginal groups in legal disputes after securing a $125 million compensation payout from Rio Tinto.

Rio, Gumala dispute continues

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WA's largest indigenous trust has reported a huge jump in annual revenue after recording $166 million in royalty payments from Rio Tinto but this was not enough to resolve a long-running dispute.

Pilbara mourns death of Aboriginal champion

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A highly respected Indigenous elder, who built bridges between some of the world's largest miners and traditional owners, has died.

Rio pays $125m over royalties dispute

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Mining giant Rio Tinto has paid $125 million to a major Aboriginal group in the Pilbara and is likely to contribute more in future after underpaying royalties over many years.

Building Indigenous opportunities

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Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Mining royalties a black and white issue

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Mining royalties paid to all Aboriginal groups in WA are less than half the amount paid to four wealthy families, new research has found.

At Close of Business 24 January 2023

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Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss Singapore, and Perth's brand as The City of Lights.

Rio called on to get serious

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One of WA's largest Aboriginal corporations says Rio Tinto is not serious in its efforts to modernise a contentious land use agreement, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.

‘We needed to listen’ says Stausholm

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Nearly two years on since the destruction at Juukan Gorge, Rio boss Jakob Stausholm has told shareholders that the miner is focused on resetting relationships.

Gumala, Wintawari shift focus

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Two major Aboriginal businesses have shut their contracting arms, choosing to invest instead in tourism and mining.

National honours for 76 Western Australians

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The late Eric Lumsden, Jahna Cedar and Christine Simpson Stokes are among 76 prominent Western Australians to be awarded Australia Day honours this year.

Contracts play practical role for community

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Fortescue Metals Group's recent awarding of $179 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses highlights two different approaches to indigenous development.

EPA nod for West Angelas

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A $579 million expansion of Rio Tinto's West Angelas iron ore mine has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority today.

Franceschi prepares for ‘avolanche’

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Jennifer Franceschi has invested millions preparing for a surge of new avocado production entering the market.

Avocado grower named businesswoman of the year

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Avocado grower and Fresh Produce Alliance co-founder Jennifer Franceschi has been named the Telstra Western Australian Businesswoman of the Year, joining an alumni that includes Gina Rinehart.

Gumala takes ex-CEO to court

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Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is taking legal action against its former chief executive, Steve Mav, for allegedly breaching his duties while he was at the helm of the indigenous group.

Rise of the social entrepreneurs

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OPINION: The history of the 40under40 charts the changing dynamic in business in WA.

Cedar repositions Gumala for growth

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40under40: First Amongst Equals winner Jahna Cedar has built a career blending her business acumen and indigenous heritage.

Cedar named 40under40 First Amongst Equals

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Gumala Aboriginal Corporation executive officer Jahna Cedar has been named the 2017 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals, taking the top honour ahead an impressive field of Western Australia's young business and community leaders.

Pilbara downturn hits indigenous corporations

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Indigenous corporations in Western Australia have experienced a fall in average income for the first time in five years, though the state's largest Aboriginal corporations, listed in the BNiQ Search Engine, have defied the downturn.

Aboriginal corporations grapple with division

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Recent annual meetings have failed to resolve long-running divisions at two of WA's most important Aboriginal corporations.

Fortescue critic wins Rio work

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Indigenous contracting in the Pilbara is getting more competitive, more complicated and arguably more divisive, as players chase a shrinking pool of work.

Listed players roll out top projects

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Land developer Cedar Woods was the standout performer at last month's Urban Development Institute of Australia's annual awards for Western Australia, while Finbar Group and Lendlease also featured

Gumala hit by plunging royalties

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One of the state's largest Aboriginal trusts is being forced to further tighten its belt as its royalties from Rio Tinto's Yandi iron ore project continue to fall.

Gumala works through ‘issues’ as it struggles with iron ore slump

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One of WA's largest Aboriginal corporations has been sharply divided as it seeks to deal with the impact of plunging iron ore revenue.

Searching for solutions as big squeeze flows through - SPECIAL REPORT

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Cost cutting can only take a business so far, and with tough times set to continue for mining services contractors, innovation and diversification have a big role to play. Click through to see more on our Mining Services feature.

Gumala seeks Africa link

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One of the state's largest Aboriginal contractors is seeking to establish a joint venture with the Republic of Guinea, to work on Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore mines and its planned Simandou mine.

Aboriginal contractors chase competitive edge - SPECIAL REPORT

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Facing a slowdown in mining-related construction work, indigenous contractors are diversifying into new fields, establishing joint ventures and highlighting their Aboriginal credentials. Click through to also see our BNiQ list of 25 major indigenous contractors in WA.

Uncertain times for indigenous business

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Weak commodities prices are threatening the positive growth of indigenous business.

Iron ore drop forces Gumala cuts

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Western Australia's largest indigenous corporation has announced it is cutting jobs and assessing its member benefits structure as a result of weak iron ore prices.

Georgiou signs new JV with Gumala

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Georgiou Group has announced a multi-million dollar joint venture with indigenous contractor Gumala, to provide de-watering services at Fortescue Metals Group's Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara.

Grant for Gumala project

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Gumala Aboriginal Corporation has received a grant of more than $4,800 for its community waste project called From Food Scraps to Fertiliser.

Gumala lifts governance

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ONE of Western Australia's largest Aboriginal organisations has come back from a damaging federal government review and received a clean report card from the official regulator.