Ngatjila to take charge of Kathleen Valley maintenance
Liontown’s Kathleen Valley light vehicle maintenance workshop contract has been awarded to Ngatjila, a 100 per cent Tjiwarl business.
Ngatjila, a company owned and operated by four brothers, aims to deliver exceptional maintenance services to the mining industry of Western Australia.
“In engaging with Ngatjila, Liontown is enabling Tjiwarl people to operate business on their Traditional Lands, supporting the continuity of our cultural practices and strengthening our connection to Country,” Ngatjila managing director Joel Maitland said.
“We will provide for our family while creating opportunities for our people to thrive. By positively impacting maintenance at Kathleen Valley and subsequently other clients, we aim to build a strong foundation for job security, ensuring that our business and the people we serve continue to prosper for generations to come.”
Liontown and Ngatjila held a signing ceremony at Liontown’s Perth office to mark the start of the collaboration.
The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is located on Tjiwarl land, and Liontown remains committed to respecting the heritage of the Traditional Owners, while working closely with the Tjiwarl community to protect their traditions and create positive social and economic outcomes.
“Through our partnerships with local suppliers such as Ngatjila, we are working towards this goal,” Liontown said.
Liontown also recently partnered with Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre to explore how team belongingness can influence the wellbeing of workers on remote mine sites, including those at Kathleen Valley.