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TRADITIONAL LAND USE
IGO’s activities are predominantly located in Australia and specifically within
Western Australia. While our exploration activities do extend overseas, the
scale and impact there is relatively small. Irrespective of where we work,
we are mindful of our responsibilities in respect of the Traditional Owners
on whose land we seek to operate. In most jurisdictions the nature of land
title varies, as does the nature of the invested entities; e.g. governments,
institutions, groups and individuals. Within the Australian context, Traditional
Owners are key stakeholders.
Our existing operations are located on lands with either claimed or determined
title by various Aboriginal groups including the Koara, Ngalia, Wutha, Wongatha,
and Ngadju peoples.
The adjacent map illustrates the locations of our operating mines, the Tropicana
JV and the Nova Project relative to traditionally-owned lands.
As noted previously, our JV exploration activities in Scandinavia are situated on
lands owned by the Sami people.
Irrespective of the nature of the title, IGO seeks to operate with due regard
and respect for Traditional Owners. In circumstances where our activities
progress to the point where a mine is established, IGO seeks to ensure the
socio-economic benefits of the mine are shared by the Traditional Owners and
negative impacts are minimised.
Connected
we acknowledge the
traditional owners of the
land in which we work