the mention hearing in December is not an appeal. It could just...

the mention hearing in December is not an appeal. It could just be another adjournment. It is unlikely to be about roads or power.

there are two or three pastoralists objecting and a mining company or two. They are all long term experienced players in the area. Management needs to get this dealt with out of court and do whatever is required to avoid repeat adjournments and delays.

the native title groups are also very well resourced, supported by all of the miners, and there will need to be a heritage protection deed agreed with them.

The objections and the heritage negotiations should be the sole focus of management and if they can’t get it done then they need to engage an experienced mediator to prevent further delays.