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The Yindjibarndi people have secured a landmark $150 million native title payout from Fortescue, marking a major victory after years of legal battle over mining on their ancestral lands in Western Australia. While Fortescue’s CEO seeks to close the chapter, Yindjibarndi leader Michael Woodley insists the amount falls short of true justice, calling for recognition of deep cultural and spiritual ties to the land. Woodley, who has led his people for two decades, plans to use the compensation to build housing, invest in renewable energy—including a solar farm with Rio Tinto—and strengthen on-country programs for future generations, even as he prepares for a likely appeal and a potential High Court journey.

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