Chalice Mining signs heritage protection agreement

Minerals explorer Chalice Mining Ltd and Yued Aboriginal Corporation have executed a Yued Heritage Protection Agreement for the latest of the company’s tenements on Yued Boodja.

Holding several exploration tenements across the Yued Agreement Area, Chalice is committed to minimising adverse impacts on Yued cultural heritage.

The Yued Heritage Protection Agreement (YHPA) is a pragmatic, commercial agreement that establishes the processes by which consideration is given to activities planned by project proponents.

“More and more explorers appreciate that understanding the cultural landscape is critical to their aspirations,” Rewi Lyall, Chief Executive Officer, Yued Aboriginal Corporation, said.

Working with Yued

“We know that artefacts can even be found in country that has been ploughed over many times. Companies like Chalice are demonstrating they’re interested in working with Yued to obtain certainty and cultural safety for their activities.”

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.

Alex Dorsch, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chalice Mining Ltd, said his company was pleased to have reached an agreement.

I would like to thank the Yued Aboriginal Corporation for their collaborative and pragmatic approach,” he said.

“Chalice is committed to protecting the cultural heritage values of the lands where we are exploring, and this represents an important step towards strengthening our relationship with the Yued Community.”