2H Resources and Yued Aboriginal Corporation sign heritage protection agreement

Media statement

Protecting and caring for the cultural heritage of Yued Boodja is a core function of Yued Aboriginal Corporation, representing Yued interests across the coastal MidWest and inland.

A wide range of people and companies seeking to access land for various types of projects are looking for certainty about how to work with Yued to reduce the risk of inappropriate or harmful use of land.

That’s why Yued Aboriginal Corporation developed its Yued Heritage Protection Agreement (YHPA), which establishes the processes by which consideration is given to activities planned by project proponents.

Under a YHPA, proponents submit their planned Activity Notice which is considered by YAC’s Cultural Advice Committee (CAC). The CAC then provides advice to YAC’s management team on how to best ensure that cultural heritage is identified and protected.

Comments attributable to Rewi Lyall, Chief Executive Officer, Yued Aboriginal Corporation

“It doesn’t matter whether a company is planning works for six months or six decades, we all have a responsibility to make sure we avoid harm to Yued cultural heritage.

“Yued Aboriginal Corporation believes in working with companies to achieve commercial outcomes where Yued people clearly have an opportunity to take necessary steps to protect boodja that is sacred to them.

“2H Resources has shown it understands how important this is for Yued, and we welcome its commitment to setting the company on the right path.”

Comments attributable to Thomas Nador, Chief Executive Officer, 2H Resources

“The Yued Heritage Protection Agreement represents a practical and respectful step forward. It will enable 2H Resources to continue our exploration activities responsibly in the West Yilgarn area, while actively safeguarding Yued cultural heritage. We thank the YuedAboriginal Corporation for their time and cooperation during this process.”

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