Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol

Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol Greater Paraburdoo

Revisions

Version Issue date Nature of amendment

Prepared by Approved by Signature

1.0 1.1

20 January 2016 26 May 2016

Contacts

Hadyn James (Rio Tinto)

Lauren Heinritz (Rio Tinto) John Hughes (Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation)

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Background to Yinhawangka Claim Area

Areas of geographical significance for Rio Tinto across the Yinhawangka claim area include;

Mining operations: Greater Paraburdoo (GPO) Mining deposits: Paraburdoo, Channar and Eastern Range Main roads: Paraburdoo – Tom Price Road Access roads: Rocklea Road Townships: Paraburdoo Cultural significance: Bellary Lore Ground, Magic pool, Howie’s hole, Muduba (Red Ochre),

Mud Spring. Purpose of the Protocol

Rio Tinto has commitments under the Land Access Regional Standard which include granting members of the Traditional Owner group’s access to Rio Tinto Managed Land on terms that reflect safety and in some cases, operational considerations.

The purpose of the Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol is to provide a summary of key activities, responsibilities and contact information for Yinhawangka People to safely access country on Rio Tinto mining leases.

The Protocol is between

The Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Yinhawangka People; Paraburdoo (GPO): and Rio Tinto Iron Ore (Rio Tinto).

The Protocol area

The Protocol area applies to the: • Entire area Greater Paraburdoo mining lease including mine, camp, railway, track and

access roads


Major access roads and checkpoints

Between Paraburdoo town and gatehouse at Paraburdoo mine: Rocklea Road

Access is permitted under the below conditions

Escorts are required to gain access to sites within the ‘active mining’ area. Arrangements

need to be made 48 hours prior to accessing being granted

Driver may be breath tested before entry is permitted

Anyone wishing to access the mine site maybe subject to a random Alcohol and Other

Drugs (AOD) test.

General conditions

Access through Rio Tinto operations is subject to the following conditions;

Vehicles:

(Subject to site requirements)

Must be registered and roadworthy (intact, adequate tyres and brakes); and

Must be fitted with a suitable UHF radio and set to channels sign-posted.

Driver:

Must have a valid driver’s licence;

Must follow the Western Australian road rules contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1974 (www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing) in relation to:

• Safe driving;

• Obtaining a Western Australian licence;

• Major road rules and additional safety advice;

• Emergencies and crashes; and

• The law.

Must comply with all speed limit signs and unauthorised entry signs;

Must follow existing mine access requirements (areas marked on map);

Must not overtake other vehicles without making contact with the other driver by UHF radio and receiving confirmation that it is safe to pass;

Must always follow caution, warning or road status signage and drive to the conditions;

Must ensure that all passengers traveling in the vehicle have a functioning seatbelt and in use at all times; and

Must not exceed the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.00% (any driver exceeding this limit will be denied access).

Rail Crossings:

Due to the increase in network traffic, changes have been made to level crossings and parts of the access road to improve safety

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing


Some level crossings and parts of our access road will be closed (locked) to the public, with alternate routes in place. There are still active (open) level crossings available for use, not far from the closed crossings

It is important to plan the journey ahead of time, follow signage and drive to conditions

Maintain current access road permit when using the rail access road

Site access requirements

1. Must make prior arrangements at least 48 hours prior to travel. Escorts are required when accessing any active mining areas. Please use the contact numbers below;

- Greater Paraburdoo: Mark Baggetta T: (08) 91 434 190 M: 0477 351 133

2. Must meet the minimum site PPE requirements, including long sleeved collared shirt, long pants and enclosed footwear (note – no red clothing is to be worn within 3 metres of an operating rail track);

Please note: A quick guide card is also available for keeping in vehicles with all of the above information and contact numbers.

Key contact list: Greater Paraburdoo (RTIO) To arrange an escort contact:

Mark Baggetta: Superintendent Operations Planning, Paraburdoo

08 91 434 190

0477 351 133 Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)

Andrew Eastick: Implementation Manager

0448 801 448

Heather Builth: Operations Manager 0409 988 892

John Hughes: CEO 0400 203 861

Rio Tinto Lauren Heinritz: Superintendent Agreements Implementation

0428 915 873

Rio Tinto WA Main Roads

Hadyn James: Implementation Advisor 0467 749 252

For up to date road condition reports 138 138

CONTACT CARDGreater Paraburdoo & Yinhawangka Land Access Protocol

PLEASE CONTACT SITE AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE WANTING TO VISIT

SITE: Greater Paraburdoo (RTIO)

Mark Baggetta:Superintendent Operations Planning, Paraburdoo(TO ARRANGE A ESCORT)

(08) 91 434 190

0477 351 133

Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)

Andrew Eastick: Implementation Manager

0448 801 448

Heather Builth: Operations Manager

0409 988 892

John Hughes: CEO 0400 203 861

Rio Tinto Lauren Heinritz:Superintendent Agreements Implementation

0428 915 873

Hadyn James: Implementation Advisor

0467 749 252

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Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol