Xstrata Coal recognises the importance of local indigenous and non-indigenous cultural heritage and is committed to working with local communities to protect and preserve this important history.

Technical studies undertaken for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) show there are no sites of indigenous or non-indigenous significance listed under current cultural heritage legislation that are likely to be affected by the Wandoan Coal Project.

While this is the case, we understand there are some local places or items that contribute to the local heritage of the area. For this reason, a Cultural Heritage Management Plan will be developed to assist in surveying work areas to identify and protect cultural heritage prior to any activities taking place.

Through Xstrata Coal's work with the local community, a number of initiatives have also been identified and will be implemented as part of the Project.

For more information, please read our fact sheet "We will work with you to manage and reduce impacts on roads, heritage and visual amenity".

Native Title

Two Mining Lease Applications are currently subject to Native Title negotiations. Section 29 Notices under Federal “Right to Negotiate” have been submitted to the Queensland Government.