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During the year, the Group completed extensive ecological studies of the Yilgarn over four seasons; spring and autumn 2013 and 2014. An environmental study to this extent is unprecedented, and has been peer reviewed by Curtin University. The study exceeds the exacting standards set by the Department of Parks and Wildlife. 

MRL has continued the successful Northern Quoll monitoring program this year. The program received a special mention at the inaugural AMEC Environment Awards, in recognition of the successful re-colonisation of this species to rehabilitated mesa landforms at the Poondano mining operation in the Pilbara. Particularly pleasing is that the 2014 monitoring program has shown that the Quoll have returned in greater numbers, and are in healthier condition, than measured during our pre- mining surveys. 

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This year, MRL has partnered with Curtin University to sponsor a biodiversity research program 

