The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Yindjibarndi traditional owners consider appeal against $150 million Fortescue payout

Western Australia's Yindjibarndi traditional owners are considering an appeal against a federal court's record $150 million native title compensation payout, calling it "unsatisfactory." The court ordered mining giant Fortescue to pay damages for cultural losses from its Solomon Hub iron ore operation but awarded only $100,000 for economic losses. The corporation had sought $1.8 billion total.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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