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Fortescue accused of withholding $1.9m from Aboriginal people until they sign new mining leases – The Guardian
Eastern Guruma say royalties are being held up because they have been asking about FMG’s plan in areas with numerous sacred sites
Fortescue Metals Group is allegedly withholding $1.9m in royalty payments from Aboriginal people in the Pilbara because the owners asked for information about their plans for several mining leases before signing them, a federal parliamentary inquiry has been told.
FMG is withholding $1.9m in royalties it owes to the Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation (WGAC), which was due to be paid on 31 January. The Guruma say the royalties which relate to a separate agreement are being withheld because …
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