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Nyamal elder blasts mining royalty system at FMG conference hosted by Andrew Forrest

An Indigenous leader in Western Australia is calling for more Aboriginal-led mines in a lucrative northern corner of the state after condemning mining royalties at an event hosted by Andrew Forrest's company.

Nyamal elder Doris Mitchell-Eaton, from the Port Hedland area in the resource-rich Pilbara region, caused a stir yesterday when she criticised the lack of work opportunities for Aboriginal people in the industry.

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