Community Relations

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Emmerson Resources Limited acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Traditional Owners

The Traditional Owners of Tennant Creek and surrounding lands are the Warumungu Tribe and are represented by the Central Land Council (CLC). The CLC have offices in Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

The CLC is a representative body promoting Aboriginal rights. It is a statutory authority under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and also has functions under the Native Title Act 1993 and Pastoral Land Act, 1992.

Aboriginal Land

The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 legislates that mining and exploration companies must obtain the consent of, and in certain cases agreement with the traditional owners, for the grant of mineral rights and to gain access and explore on Aboriginal lands.

There are two types of aboriginal land rights within the Tennant Creek Mineral Field:

  1. The Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1996 provides for Aboriginal freehold land, vested in the name of the Warumungu Aboriginal Land Trust, and
  2. The Native Title Act applies to Partta Aboriginal Corporation Land (NT freehold title) as well as land under Pastoral Lease in the area.

Emmerson Resources are party to eight separate agreements with the Central Land Council (four agreements covering Aboriginal Freehold Land, five agreements covering Pastoral Lease). These agreements detail the terms and conditions pertaining to Emmerson Resources exploration access, activities and future mine development on the lands of the Warumungu people.

Each agreement includes various provisions, including but not limited to:

  1. The protection of sacred sites and aboriginal interests.
  2. Environmental protection and rehabilitation.
  3. Aboriginal employment.
  4. Work planning and execution.
  5. Compensation and other payments.

Emmerson Resources prides itself on continuing the legacy of good relationships with the traditional land owners of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.

Pastoralists

Two large pastoral leases co-exist with mining and exploration leases in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field:

  1. Philip Creek Station
  2. Tennant Creek Station

Emmerson Resources is proud of its strong and continued working relationships with both Tennant and Phillip Creek pastoralists in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field and have secured access via shared resources and Land Access Agreements.

For more information on the NT Pastoral Industry, visit nt.gov.au.

Other local community organisations that Emmerson Resources are involved in are:

  • Chamber of Commerce (Tennant Creek & Alice Springs)
  • Tennant Creek Regional Economic Development Committee (Board representation)
  • Clontarf Foundation
  • Stars Foundation (Patron)

Emmerson and Clontarf Relationship

Emmerson became the inaugural Clontarf Industry Partner (Tennant Creek) in 2009 and have grown this relationship during subsequent years, remaining as key supporter.

For more information on the Clontarf Foundation visit clontarf.org.au.

Emmerson has been pleased to offer after school and holiday work during our Exploration programs.

This work provides a unique opportunity for young (13-17year) aboriginal students to engage in meaningful work in an operating mineral exploration company. Tasks that the Clontarf students may be asked to do include working on drilling rigs, vehicle checks and maintenance and data entry.

NSW Community Relations

Emmerson Resources is undertaking exploration across numerous projects and is guided by the NSW Government Community Consultation Requirements. This places emphasis on building positive relationships with local farmers and the communities.

Emmerson Resources undertakes extensive consultation and is committed to building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with our community by:

  • Maintaining a high level of consultation with local landholders and key stakeholders.
  • Protecting and respecting human and property rights, and sites of heritage or cultural significance.
  • Providing funds into the local economy through wages, contracts with local suppliers and service providers, and locally purchased goods.

Emmerson Resources’ goal is to build and maintain trust and respect within the communities in which we operate.

Tennant Creek Project

Emmerson holds 1,700km2 of tenements covering 90% of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field in the Northern Territory – one of Australia’s highest-grade goldfields.

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