Agreement — Agreements, Treaties and Negotiated Settlements

Stokes Range Agreement
Date:	1 January 1999
Sub Category:	Exploration Agreement (Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act)
Place:	Victoria River District
State/Country:	Northern Territory, Australia
Subject Matter:	Cultural Heritage \| Economic Development \| Employment and Training \| Mining and Minerals \| Exploration \| Native Title \| Compensation
Summary Information:
Project: Rio Tinto Exploration Summary: The Stokes Range Agreement is a comprehensive conjunctive exploration agreement providing for exploration access on Aboriginal freehold land. The Agreement includes liaison structure, heritage & cultural protection, community benefits, training, employment, and also provision for land rents, profit interest and regional development if mineral discovery and mine development occurs.