South Nicholson River Agreement

Date: 1 January 1998
Sub Category:Exploration Agreement (Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act)
Place:Nicholson River
State/Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Subject Matter:Cultural Heritage | Economic Development | Employment and Training | Mining and Minerals | Exploration | Compensation
Summary Information:
Project: Rio Tinto Exploration Summary: The South Nicholson River Agreement is a comprehensive conjunctive exploration agreement providing for exploration access on Aboriginal freehold land. The Agreement provides for a liaison structure, heritage & cultural protection, community benefits, training, employment, and also for land rents, profit interest and regional development if mineral discovery and mine development occurs.

Related Entries

Organisation
  • Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd - Signatory
  • Parties as yet unknown - Signatory
    • Legislation
  • Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth)

    • Glossary

    Exploration Agreement (Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth)) (Australia)
    Created:Wednesday, 17 April 2002
    Modified:Monday, 13 December 2004

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