MYIG

The aims of WA Midwest Yilgarn Infrastructure Group Inc are to promote:

The collaboration and interests of prospective and current miners of all commodities, agriculture, infrastructure providers and their supply chain partners and (Indigenous) communities to enhance the development and accessibility of infrastructure

• Ensuring fair access to infrastructure including rail, port (storage, loaders/un-loaders and above/below rail)

• Road Upgrades and RAV rating

• Engagement with infrastructure providers, all levels of Government (Federal/State/Local) and agencies, local communities, indigenous people, industry associations, unions and the media

• Supporting initiatives to cut red tape and development of a State Magnetite policy drawing on its timely Battery products policy

• Highlighting the Midwest, Yilgarn and Goldfields substantial economic contribution to WA's economy

• Highlighting the benefits our companies make in supporting the WA economy

• Keeping key stakeholders updated and briefed

• Liaising with elected members and ministers

Membership: A uniquely diverse cross-sector base

Includes Members, Associate Members, Attendees, Visitors and Guests
The open door approach to meeting attendance coupled with remote access via MS Teams saw a high level of accessibility and attendance

Mining companies, infrastructure providers, grain handlers, government, agencies and contractors are in the various categories of membership including:

Current miners and explorers planning to mine

Mindax Ltd
Macarthur Minerals
Juno Minerals - close to mining & exporting
Audalia Resources
Atlas Iron - Legacy Iron Ore
Tulla Resources
GWR Group - currently overseeing mining & exporting

Western Gold Resources
Tungsten Mining NL
CuFe Ltd - currently mining & exporting
Gold Valley Group - currently mining & exporting
Newcam Minerals
Vocatus Resources - currently mining & exporting
Pilbara Resources Group

Associates: Wiluna Mining, Rosslyn Hill, Rumble Resources, Dundas Minerals

Roslyn Hill Lead - currently resuming mining & exporting
Reedy Lagoon/Lithium Australia

Black Ore - Terra Mining - currently mining & exporting

Infrastructure

Ports: Southern Ports Authority, Mid West Ports Authority
Rail: Pacific National, Aurizon, Arc Infrastructure, Qube, Martinus
Road: Hampton Transport, Campbell's Transport

Mobile Concrete Solutions

Energy: APA gas, solar, electricity

Grain: Co-operative Bulk Handling (associate)

Government/Agencies
Goldfields Esperance Development Commission, Mid West Development Commission
Menzies Shire, Wiluna Shire

Northern Goldfields Working Group: Shires of Menzies, Wiluna, Laverton, Leonora, Ngaanyatjarraku

WA Minerals Research Institute (associate)

GVROC (associate)

Wayne Glendenning Anthropologist

Sustainable Forest Industries Roundtable

MYIG Officers

Founding Chairman Gary Lyons (GWR Group Chairman)

Acting Chairman (current) Greg Durack Juno Minerals

David Utting Secretary

At its inaugural meeting in March 2020, predominately iron ore companies joined together to form the WA Midwest Yilgarn Infrastructure Group however the Group welcomes membership from miners of other commodities, agricultural and all organisations and communities with interests in improving, delivering and/or utilising infrastructure.

WA MYIG Inc is registered with the West Australian Department of Commerce (IARN: A1034602Z under the Associations and Incorporation Act 2015 (Section 10)) as a not-for-profit organisation incorporated on the 13th May, 2020. The precursor organisation was the Yilgarn Iron Producers Association Inc which worked towards MYIG goals for over 11 years.

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The West Australian - exclusive

31 July 20

Car firebombing outside Wiluna police station exposes violent feud within WA native title group

The West Australian Fri, 31 July 2026 2:00PM Adrian Raus

Pic: The firebombed car outside the Wiluna police station. Credit: Supplied

A car firebombing outside a WA police station has exposed an escalating battle for control of an Aboriginal group that holds the keys to major mining approvals.

Violent clashes on June 19 marked a dramatic flashpoint in the long-running feud between two rival factions vying for control of the Tarlka Matuwa Piarku Aboriginal Corporation.

As the prescribed body corporate for the gold-rich Wiluna region that covers 53,210sqkm, TMPAC’s native title blessing is effectively required for any mining development to proceed in a vast area equivalent in size to Croatia.

The likes of Wiluna Mining, Dundas Minerals, Rumble Resources, Western Gold Resources and Rosslyn Hill Mining have emerging projects within the expansive native title boundary in central WA.

In recent weeks, BHP pledged $1 million to TMPAC for it to establish a “women’s and community centre” in Wiluna.

Internal conflict between the rival factions over control of TMPAC has raised deep concerns among locals.

Privately, they have accused the government of standing idly by in a case of political correctness gone mad.

The rivalry reached a boiling point on June 19, when a vehicle parked right outside the Wiluna police station was firebombed during a brawl that also allegedly involved stabbings and a police officer bashing.

WA Police confirmed four people were arrested following the incident “between two parties known to each other” and those in custody are due to face court in August on various charges.

A spokesman for the WA Mid-West Yilgarn Infrastructure Group said TMPAC was being destabilised by severe internal infighting and pleaded for the government to step in.

“The recent [alleged] violence shows how far tensions have escalated . . . residents are shocked and are calling for government action,” the spokesman said.

“Mining and exploration approvals face severe delays, threatening the viability of projects and risking economic harm to Wiluna’s jobs, community, Indigenous employment, and government revenues.”

Sources living or operating businesses in the region, speaking on the condition of anonymity, claimed that negotiating land access had become increasingly uncertain due to the internal rivalries.

“The government is worried about looking racist by intervening in a native title body, so they sit on their hands while the broader community and industry suffer,” one local mining veteran said.

Despite the escalating friction, WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch and the Federal Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations have indicated they will not directly intervene.

“Allegations of criminal activity in Wiluna are concerning. It is understood charges have been laid and, given legal proceedings are now under way, it would be inappropriate to comment further,” a spokeswoman for Mr Punch said.

“Following a recent review of native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage processes, the WA Government is developing a State-wide native title party support strategy to strengthen the capability of prescribed body corporates and other native title organisations.

“The strategy will help build organisational capacity, streamline processes, and improve communication, engagement and dispute resolution outcomes.”

A State Government-commissioned review into native title approvals tabled in June recommended numerous overhauls, including “incentive payments” to accelerate processing timelines.

Some industry figures told The West that they fear such incentives could further inflame disputes within Aboriginal corporations.

Association of Mining and Exploration Companies chief executive Warren Pearce said the existing framework for native title approvals in WA had failed.

“It’s a tragedy that a process intended to benefit Aboriginal people often leads to serious tension and conflict within their communities,” Mr Pearce said.

“Regrettably, disputes and conflict occur far too regularly.

“The current framework assumes there is a clear and unified decision-making structure on the ground. In reality, competing claims and internal disputes can leave traditional owners and project proponents trapped in limbo, with no practical resolution in sight.”

TMPAC did not respond to a request for comment.

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Objectives and Membership

The aims of WA Midwest Yilgarn Infrastructure Group Inc are to promote: