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Thor Mining enjoys excellent community relations with Indigenous communities and Land Councils in the Northern Territory. Before commencement of exploration work, the Company ensures Indigenous Land Use Agreements are signed and consultations with Land Councils take place. Thor sees the maintenance and respect of such relationships as vital to the Company’s long-term progress and success. Thor also ensures that any mutual benefits from mining activities, such as employment and training, are shared with local communities. Land and Native Title The Native Title Act 1993 recognises and protects the rights and interests in Australia of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, over land and water, according to their traditional laws and customs. Approximately 45% of the Northern Territory is potentially subject to native title. Application for exploration, or other mineral tenure, on pastoral land must consider the implications of the Native Title Act during the application process. Thor follows procedures and guidelines for all application scenarios including: expedited process, right-to-negotiate and Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) processes for the Company. The Company has always followed the path of signing Indigenous Land Use Agreements with the various native title parties before commencing exploration work over the Exploration Licences. Meetings with Land Councils are often held in remote communities that are affected by the Thor’s proposal. Topics for discussion include: the extent and exact nature of the exploration proposal, target commodities, local custom observance, compensation and planned itinerary. Thor’s commitment to community consultation and constructive negotiations account for the Company’s excellent relations with Indigenous communities and Native Title holders. The various Land Councils in the Northern Territory hold Thor in high regard for its commitment to constructive community consultation. |
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