Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol

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1 Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol Greater Paraburdoo Revisions Version Issue date Nature of amendment January 2016 Prepared by Approved by Signature Hadyn James (Rio Tinto) Lauren Heinritz (Rio Tinto) May 2016 Contacts John Hughes (Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation)

2 Background to Yinhawangka Claim Area Areas of geographical significance for Rio Tinto across the Yinhawangka claim area include; Mining operations: Mining deposits: Main roads: Access roads: Townships: Cultural significance: Greater Paraburdoo (GPO) Paraburdoo, Channar and Eastern Range Paraburdoo Tom Price Road Rocklea Road Paraburdoo Bellary Lore Ground, Magic pool, Howie s hole, Muduba (Red Ochre), Mud Spring. Purpose of the Protocol Rio Tinto has commitments under the Land Access Regional Standard which include granting members of the Traditional Owner group s access to Rio Tinto Managed Land on terms that reflect safety and in some cases, operational considerations. The purpose of the Yinhawangka and Rio Tinto Land Access Protocol is to provide a summary of key activities, responsibilities and contact information for Yinhawangka People to safely access country on Rio Tinto mining leases. The Protocol is between The Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Yinhawangka People; Paraburdoo (GPO): and Rio Tinto Iron Ore (Rio Tinto). The Protocol area The Protocol area applies to the: Entire area Greater Paraburdoo mining lease including mine, camp, railway, track and access roads RTIO-CR Version 1.0 Uncontrolled when printed See document management system for current document Copyright Statement 2014 Rio Tinto Internal Use Only

3 Major access roads and checkpoints Between Paraburdoo town and gatehouse at Paraburdoo mine: Rocklea Road Access is permitted under the below conditions Escorts are required to gain access to sites within the active mining area. Arrangements need to be made 48 hours prior to accessing being granted Driver may be breath tested before entry is permitted Anyone wishing to access the mine site maybe subject to a random Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) test. General conditions Access through Rio Tinto operations is subject to the following conditions; Vehicles: (Subject to site requirements) Must be registered and roadworthy (intact, adequate tyres and brakes); and Must be fitted with a suitable UHF radio and set to channels sign-posted. Driver: Must have a valid driver s licence; Must follow the Western Australian road rules contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1974 ( in relation to: Safe driving; Obtaining a Western Australian licence; Major road rules and additional safety advice; Emergencies and crashes; and The law. Must comply with all speed limit signs and unauthorised entry signs; Must follow existing mine access requirements (areas marked on map); Must not overtake other vehicles without making contact with the other driver by UHF radio and receiving confirmation that it is safe to pass; Must always follow caution, warning or road status signage and drive to the conditions; Must ensure that all passengers traveling in the vehicle have a functioning seatbelt and in use at all times; and Must not exceed the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.00% (any driver exceeding this limit will be denied access). Rail Crossings: Due to the increase in network traffic, changes have been made to level crossings and parts of the access road to improve safety RTIO-CR Version 1.0 Uncontrolled when printed See document management system for current document Copyright Statement 2014 Rio Tinto Internal Use Only

4 Some level crossings and parts of our access road will be closed (locked) to the public, with alternate routes in place. There are still active (open) level crossings available for use, not far from the closed crossings It is important to plan the journey ahead of time, follow signage and drive to conditions Maintain current access road permit when using the rail access road Site access requirements 1. Must make prior arrangements at least 48 hours prior to travel. Escorts are required when accessing any active mining areas. Please use the contact numbers below; - Greater Paraburdoo: Mark Baggetta T: (08) M: Must meet the minimum site PPE requirements, including long sleeved collared shirt, long pants and enclosed footwear (note no red clothing is to be worn within 3 metres of an operating rail track); Please note: A quick guide card is also available for keeping in vehicles with all of the above information and contact numbers. Key contact list: Greater Paraburdoo (RTIO) Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) To arrange an escort contact: Mark Baggetta: Superintendent Operations Planning, Paraburdoo Andrew Eastick: Implementation Manager Heather Builth: Operations Manager John Hughes: CEO Rio Tinto Rio Tinto WA Main Roads Lauren Heinritz: Superintendent Agreements Implementation Hadyn James: Implementation Advisor For up to date road condition reports RTIO-CR Version 1.0 Uncontrolled when printed See document management system for current document Copyright Statement 2014 Rio Tinto Internal Use Only

5 CONTACT CARD Greater Paraburdoo & Yinhawangka Land Access Protocol PLEASE CONTACT SITE AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE WANTING TO VISIT SITE: Greater Paraburdoo (RTIO) Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) Mark Baggetta: Superintendent Operations Planning, Paraburdoo (TO ARRANGE A ESCORT) Andrew Eastick: Implementation Manager Heather Builth: Operations Manager (08) John Hughes: CEO Rio Tinto Lauren Heinritz: Superintendent Agreements Implementation Hadyn James: Implementation Advisor

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