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Introduction
Mining & Exploration under: The Land Rights Act The Native Title Act

Introduction

Mining is a major industry on Aboriginal land and on land where Aboriginal people have native title interests.

More than 80% of the value of minerals extracted in the Northern Territory comes from mining on Aboriginal-owned land, amounting to more than $1 billion a year. Approximately 30% of Aboriginal land is under exploration or currently under negotiation for exploration.

Different process apply for those wishing to mine and explore on land covered by the Land Rights Act (Aboriginal-owned land) and on land covered by the Native Title Act (land where Aboriginal people have native title interests).

In all instances, where enterprises have entered into good faith negotiations and respected Aboriginal rights, agreements are being reached with benefit all parties.