St Vidgeon Station, a 6,500 sq km pastoral lease bordering the Roper River and the south-eastern boundary of Arnhem Land.
Note: The boundaries shown on the above maps provide approximate locations only. The boundaries should not be used or interpreted for any other reason than to give a general indication of the areas to which agreements apply.
The Walgundu Agreement was negotiated between the Northern Land Council and CRA (now Rio Tinto) in 1995. It was Australia's first native title related agreement, regarding the St Vidgeon native title application. It was based on goodwill, communication and consultation involving a liaison committee.
The Agreement allows Rio Tinto to carry out mineral exploration, under negotiation and consultation with the Aboriginal landholders. The Agreement provides for:
- exploration access for 25 years;
- work program clearances;
- sacred site protection;
- environmental protection and rehabilitation;
- local training;
- employment; and
- a community benefits component.
On 25th July 2000 the Federal Court held that native title exists in regard to St Vidgeon.
