Ausgold (ASX:AUC) has entered into a binding agreement with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation (WKSNAC) for consultation and cooperation workstreams related to the Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia.
The agreement offers the two parties a formal framework to support the development, construction, and operation of the project, providing a pathway for cultural heritage management and stakeholder engagement.
The key terms of this agreement include cultural heritage, cultural heritage management plan, ongoing cultural engagement, employment and contracting opportunities, and vocational training and education.
Ausgold Executive Chairman John Dorward says the agreement is an “important and very positive milestone”, that reflects the company’s commitment to collaborating with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal People for the Katanning Gold Project.
“Establishing a clear and respectful framework for managing important matters such as cultural heritage and community engagement is critical as we progress the Katanning Gold Project towards development,” Dorward says.
“It is through collaborative partnerships like this that we seek to ensure that the Katanning Gold Project will deliver tangible long-term benefits for all stakeholders.”
Under the Noongar Native Title Settlement, WKSNAC is the Indigenous Land Use Agreement holder for the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar people.
The region accounts for the Menang, Goreng, Keneang, Wilman, and Wudjari groups in the Great Southern area of Western Australia.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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