Cultural heritage
Appropriate surveys and engagement before ground-disturbing work.
Community & Country
Returning value to community and shareholders.
NME’s partnership with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation (WTAC) enables NME to return value and generate wealth for its local community in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, while also generating returns for shareholders.
The relationship
Working with WTAC.
NME and Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (WTAC) are building a partnership-led platform for responsible mining and exploration in Western Australia. WTAC is the prescribed body corporate for the Nyalpa Pirniku people, representing Native Title interests across approximately 30,900 square kilometres.
The partnership operates through two distinct commercial arrangements: a WTAC-funded incorporated joint venture pursuing new project opportunities, and a separate profit-sharing and empowerment agreement for the Kookynie Gold Tailings Project. By combining WTAC’s funding and deep connection to Country with NME’s project capabilities, the partnership can advance opportunities through a capital-light model while supporting sustainable development and long-term community participation.
Visit WTACShared priorities
Commitments that can be put into practice.
Rehabilitation
Planning for responsible rehabilitation and land-care activities.
Training & employment
Pathways for training, employment and capability development.
Local participation
Opportunities for WTAC’s Commercial Services business unit to provide services to the JV on a preferential basis, supporting local employment.
Relationship history
A partnership taking shape.
21 Aug 2025
Kookynie Tailings agreement
NME and WTAC announced a profit-sharing and empowerment arrangement over the Kookynie Gold Tailings Project, under which WTAC participates in project profits, advises on rehabilitation and cultural matters, and contributes to project funding.
21 May 2026
Incorporated joint venture
NME and WTAC formed Nex Wongatha JV Pty Ltd to pursue new gold opportunities centred on the Wongatha (Nyalpa Pirniku) lands in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. NME leads project identification and operations, while WTAC has committed to funding 100% of operating costs and is entitled to 60% of future net proceeds.
31 Jul 2026
West Point Project
The joint venture identified West Point as its first project opportunity, subject to grant of the exploration licence application.
14 Aug 2026
East Scotia Project
The joint venture announced a conditional agreement to acquire its second project opportunity.