| 'Skardon River is a kaolin mining and processing operation that was established near Old Mapoon on land owned by people who now live mainly at Old Mapoon, Napranum and New Mapoon. Negotiations in regard to this project occurred during 1994 between the developer, Venture Exploration, and the trustees of the land and the Marpuna Corporation (supported by the Cape York Land Council). The project operates under Queensland’s Mineral Resources Act 1989, which requires mining companies operating on Aboriginal land to seek the permission of the trustees before mining leases can be granted.' (O’Faircheallaigh, 2). |
