May 29, 2026 – 6.25pmAndrew Forrest’s Fortescue has urged Yindjibarndi traditional landowners to accept its offer of a quick settlement of the nation’s largest native title payout and avoid prolonging their court feud by lodging an appeal.The Federal Court late on Friday published a 1300-page judgment in the civil case, which pitted the iron ore miner against the Yindjibarndi and is being examined by government, miners and legal experts for potential implications for future native title claims.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Judgment sheds new light on Fortescue cultural destruction
The Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue is urging traditional owners to avoid a marathon feud over compensation after it destroyed important cultural heritage sites.














