trouble at the mill, page-49

Seems to me that this quote from the WDLC website needs to be reviewed, especially the last sentence.

"The Martu Land Access Agreement (LAA) is a standard agreement signed by exploration companies to enable exploration companies to access their tenements and explore for minerals within Martu land.


This agreement addresses numerous issues including heritage matters, access, employment, training, the environment, compensation as well as preferential contracting status.


There are approximately 80-100 granted tenements within the determination area and approximately 170 other companies with pending tenements. This provides for significant economic potential and contracting opportunities on Martu land both during the exploration phase and in the event a mining agreement is made.


Martu are united in a positive approach towards industry and foresee a future full of opportunity for its people socially, culturally and economically."

I suspect the policy makers are city-centric and do not consult with Martu people living in the bush.
The website goes on to whine about lack of facilities and the desperate need for dialysis machines in the bush.
Well hello, talk turkey and get LD happening and anything is possible.
Otherwise what hope is there for a future?
Can anyone tell me on what grounds the Martu oppose LD development?