Brockman Resources Limited announced that it has signed a landmark native title agreement covering its 100% owned Marillana Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia following extensive negotiations with the Martu Idja Banyjima native title claim group.

The agreement will facilitate the mining of iron ore from the Marillana Project, where initial production is targeted to commence in late 2009.

Mr Wayne Richards MD of Brockman said that "We commenced discussions with the MIB people approximately twelve months ago and during that time I believe we have built a strong relationship based on trust and understanding which forms the basis of today's agreement. It has been a very open and rewarding process and I know there is a genuine relationship between the MIB people and Brockman employees."

He added that "The agreement addresses the MIB people's concerns regarding the management of cultural heritage and protection of the lands and environment on which the project will be operated, as well as providing MIB with opportunities to participate in the project through employment, training and contracting opportunities. This agreement is a real win win for both parties and I am looking forward to working with the MIB people as key stakeholders in the successful development of the Marillana Project."

The Marillana Project is a substantial new iron ore project which is moving towards initial production in 2009. Brockman recently announced a Mineral Resource upgrade to 1.6 billion tonnes of iron ore at Marillana, which demonstrates the potential of the Marillana Project to support greatly expanded production in the future at a long term production level of 15 to 25 million tonnes per annum.

Brockman is currently finalizing a definitive feasibility study on the Marillana Project, which is aimed at achieving first ore production through a 2 million tonnes per annum mining, trucking and rail operation commencing in late 2009.