History
The Ngarda Ngarli Yarndu Foundation developed a business model in 2000 for a sustainable, long term and profitable venture to increase Indigenous employment and involve Indigenous people in the benefits that flow from resource projects in Western Australia.
Ngarda Civil and Mining was established for that purpose, and involved a partnership between the Foundation, Indigenous Business Australia and the Henry Walker Eltin Group.
A commitment was made by the partner shareholders to provide a guaranteed high standard of work from local Indigenous people in the Pilbara by providing individuals with the training they needed to find relevant employment. This unique commitment became the key to their success.
Ngarda Civil and Mining was formally launched on 5 July 2001 at a ceremony attended by leaders of Indigenous communities, politicians and senior management of major mining companies.
In February 2006, Leighton Contractors acquired the 50% share holding previously owned by the Henry Walker Eltin Group.