An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron ore without a land use deal, court filings showed on Wednesday.

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (YNAC) has filed a compensation claim against the state of Western Australia (WA), seeking A$1.8bn ($1.1bn) for damages to land and culture due to iron ore mining activities at the Solomon mining hub.

An Aboriginal group is demanding A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) in compensation from Western Australia, alleging the state permitted Fortescue to mine iron ore without a land use agreement. The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (YNAC) claims operations at the Solomon mining hub have harmed their land and community,