A forum for Indigenous Peoples attending IMARC to connect, exchange experiences and learn from one another. Indigenous Peoples from around the world are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of mining and resource development. Across jurisdictions, communities are navigating increasing demand for critical minerals development, as well as ongoing bulk commodity mining, that raise questions of rights and decision-making, agreement-making, ownership and economic participation, cultural heritage, and environmental protection.

Indigenous Peoples in Mining is a side event to IMARC convening Indigenous Peoples from Australia and around the world who are attending the conference.

Discussion will explore: 

• Indigenous rights, decision-making and FPIC in mining developments;
• negotiation, agreement-making and relationships with governments, industry and investors;
• economic participation, equity, and supply chain opportunities;
• protecting Country and culture; and
• lessons, priorities and approaches that can be shared across jurisdictions.