Western Australia: Yindjibarndi Challenge Against FMG Solomon Hub Far From Over

Western Australia: Yindjibarndi Challenge Against FMG Solomon Hub Far From Over   On Friday 12 August the Full Federal Court handed down its decision rejecting a challenge by the Yindjibarndi People against the grant of three mining leases to Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) for its Solomon Hub project.   YAC advises that it is seeking advice about appealing this decision by the Federal Court to the High Court of Australia.   “We are disappointed with the decision but it comes as no surprise. This...

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