Policy Context

Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) is a right of Indigenous peoples, recognized under international law, which derives from the right of self-determination; the right to freely pursue economic, social,...

From Rights to Results

From Rights to Results examines the context, content, and functioning of agreements that companies establish with Indigenous communities for mining and oil and gas projects. It is based on interviews...

Inclusivity and Gender in FPIC

Inclusivity can positively impact all elements of an extractive project – reinforcing a respectful and equitable work environment, supporting the ability of all community members to communicate their concerns and...

The Spirit of FPIC

FPIC means that community decisions about prospective development are: FREE from coercion and manipulation by third parties such as governments, companies, political parties, and NGOs. Also free from manipulation by...

Agreements

By setting out the respective roles and responsibilities of companies and communities, agreements are a central part of FPIC implementation. Agreements can set out a mutually agreed basis for realistic...

Negotiations in the Indigenous World

Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...

Agreements and Community Outcomes

What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...

Community Protocols

Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...

Why Agreements Matter

This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.

ICMM Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide

The International Council on Mining and Metals has produced this “Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide” which shares good practices for planning, preparing, and resourcing for closure throughout the life of...

Social Aspects of Mine Closures

The University of Queensland, with several industry partners, has formed a three-year consortium to research the social, political, economic, and dynamics associated with mine closure and related transitions for communities. Dr. Deanna Kemp provided a webinar overview of social aspects of closure to the FPIC Dialogue in September 2019. You may view a recording of the presentation here:… Read More

Agreements and Community Outcomes

What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...

Negotiations in the Indigenous World

Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...

Community Protocols

Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...

Why Agreements Matter

This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.

From Rights to Results

From Rights to Results examines the context, content, and functioning of agreements that companies establish with Indigenous communities for mining and oil and gas projects. It is based on interviews...

Social Aspects of Mine Closures

The University of Queensland, with several industry partners, has formed a three-year consortium to research the social, political, economic, and dynamics associated with mine closure and related transitions for communities. Dr. Deanna Kemp provided a webinar overview of social aspects of closure to the FPIC Dialogue in September 2019. You may view a recording of the presentation here:… Read More

Agreements and Community Outcomes

What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...

ICMM Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide

The International Council on Mining and Metals has produced this “Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide” which shares good practices for planning, preparing, and resourcing for closure throughout the life of...

Negotiations in the Indigenous World

Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...

Sustainable Mining: Putting Gender on the Agenda

With the Melbourne Business School, Oxfam Australia hosted their seventh Sustainable Mining Symposium focusing on gender in the extractives industries. Participants discussed the gendered impacts of the extractives industries in...

Community Protocols

Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...

Why Agreements Matter

This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.

Why Gender Matters

Rio Tinto’s 2010 report on gender considerations, “Why Gender Matters”, is a resource guide on the gendered impacts of mining, including with regard to negotiations and consultations, socioeconomic and environmental...

Women’s Absence, Women’s Power

This article draws from Dr. O’Faircheallaigh’s direct experience supporting negotiated agreements between indigenous communities and companies in Australia and Canada, reflecting on the role of women in negotiations, specific conditions...