Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.
- Tivan commits $1 million funding over four years to Indigenous community development
- Partnership established with Central Land Council’s Community Development Program
- Funding supports Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders near Tivan’s projects
- Initiative complements Tivan’s Molyhil Tungsten and Sandover Fluorite mining projects
- Tivan aims to set new standards for responsible minerals development in the Northern Territory
A Landmark Community Partnership
Tivan Limited (ASX: TVN) has announced a significant community development initiative, committing up to $1 million in funding over four years to support Indigenous communities in Central Australia. This funding will be delivered through the Central Land Council’s (CLC) nationally recognised Community Development Program, marking a notable step in Tivan’s engagement with Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders in the region.
The agreement, formalised through a funding deed with the CLC, is designed to foster tangible benefits in remote Indigenous communities where Tivan operates. The initiative is independent of statutory or heritage approvals, underscoring the company’s proactive approach to social responsibility beyond regulatory requirements.
Backing Indigenous Development in the Northern Territory
The CLC, as the statutory body representing Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and Native Title Act, will govern the allocation of funds. The Community Development Program, which has been operating since 2005, focuses on delivering outcomes in health, education, cultural strengthening, infrastructure, and economic participation, often partnering with Aboriginal-controlled organisations to maximise local impact.
Tivan’s funding will be distributed in four stages of $250,000 each, supporting projects aligned with the priorities of Indigenous communities near the Molyhil Tungsten and Sandover Fluorite Projects. This approach reflects a commitment to embedding long-term goodwill and sustainable development alongside Tivan’s mining operations.
Integrating Community and Mining Ambitions
Over the past three years, Tivan has expanded its footprint in Central Australia, acquiring key mineral projects and establishing a regional office in Alice Springs. The Molyhil Tungsten Project and Sandover Fluorite Project are central to the company’s vision of creating a high-value critical minerals precinct, with ongoing exploration and development activities progressing steadily.
Executive Chairman Grant Wilson emphasised the company’s distinct approach: "For too long, resource companies in the Territory have taken a transactional approach to land access. Tivan is different. Early and genuine inclusion of Traditional Owners is foundational to our company, and we are committed to reshaping how resources projects are developed in the Territory."
This initiative builds on prior agreements with the CLC, including Mineral Exploration Deeds and annual Aboriginal Development Meetings, reinforcing a collaborative relationship that aims to deliver educational, vocational, cultural, and commercial opportunities for Aboriginal people in the region.
Looking Ahead
As Tivan advances its scoping studies and exploration drilling scheduled for the coming months, the community development initiative signals a broader commitment to responsible mining practices that align economic development with Indigenous empowerment. The company’s strategy may well set a new benchmark for social licence in the Northern Territory’s critical minerals sector.
Bottom Line?
Tivan’s $1 million pledge could redefine Indigenous engagement in Central Australia’s mining future.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the community development funding tangibly impact Indigenous livelihoods near Tivan’s projects?
- What milestones will Tivan set to measure success in its partnership with the Central Land Council?
- Could this initiative influence other mining companies’ approaches to Indigenous engagement in the Northern Territory?