Desmond Mongoo (Des) Des Mongoo is a respected Wajarri Yamatji and Nanda man, recognized by his peers as an Aboriginal Elder, with a unique understanding of Aboriginal Australia. Des has worked throughout Australia in various roles and capacities, especially within the mining and resource sector. Des is passionate about creating sustainable benefits for Aboriginal People, his commitment to research in tasking the most appropriate mutual benefits that can be obtained. Des applies expert knowledge, industry experience, and relentless energy to problem solving. For the past 28 months Des has been employed by Strandline Resources, a company building a profitable and sustainable Mineral Sands project within the Murchison and Gascoyne Region. This role enables Des to maximize opportunities for his mob. With more than 30 years of experience and the successful completion of more than 15 major projects. In today’s modern business climate, many companies are trying to do a great deal with limited resources, attempting to stay “lean and “mean” while still achieving their goals and objectives, often without sufficient staff who possess the necessary expertise.