The Yindjibarndi people celebrated in Roebourne today after
the news was delivered from the High Court. (ABC News: Susan Standen)
Yindjibarndi
Aboriginal Corporation's legal representative Tina Jowett said it was a
"brilliant outcome" for the traditional owners.
Fortescue Metals Group lost its
High Court bid against a native title determination covering one of its iron
ore mines.
Andrew Forrest
The company was seeking to contest the exclusive possession rights of the Yindjibarndi people over land in the Pilbara that includes the site of its multi-billion-dollar Solomon mine hub.
She
said the Yindjibarndi had "never got a cent" from FMG.
"Having
that huge mine built in their land … they deserve to get compensation so they
can benefit their community," she said……
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