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Australian company fined $150M for illegal mining on Indigenous land

The Yindjibarndi had originally sought nearly A$1.8 billion in compensation, arguing the amount should reflect both the scale of cultural loss and the immense profits generated from the mine, which reportedly earned Fortescue around A$80 billion since operations began.

In a statement following the ruling, Fortescue said it accepted the court’s decision and reiterated its commitment to First Nations engagement.

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