Local Employment
Prioritizing qualified local candidates and creating pathways for those who need training to qualify.
Community Development
Mining that leaves communities stronger
Mines are temporary; communities are not. Responsible mining builds relationships, skills and local economies that continue long after the last ounce is recovered.
Our Principles
Partnership from the first conversation
The relationship between a mine and its neighbors starts long before construction. Early, honest engagement — explaining what is known, what is uncertain and what is being proposed — lays the foundation for trust.
We believe communities should help shape decisions that affect them, share in the benefits of resource development and have accessible ways to raise concerns. These principles apply equally to local residents, Indigenous peoples, landholders, local governments and businesses.
- Engagement before ground is disturbed
- Respect for Indigenous rights and cultural heritage
- Transparent, accessible grievance mechanisms
Stakeholder Engagement
How meaningful engagement works
Listen first
Understand local priorities, concerns, history and existing land uses before presenting plans.
Share information openly
Explain projects in clear language, including risks and uncertainties, in formats people can access.
Involve in decisions
Give communities genuine input into issues such as access routes, water use, employment and closure.
Report back
Show how feedback influenced decisions and keep commitments visible and trackable.
Local Economic Participation
Sharing the value of resources
Local Procurement
Opening supply opportunities to local businesses and helping them meet quality and safety standards.
Education & Skills
Supporting apprenticeships, scholarships and vocational programs that build transferable skills.
Enterprise Development
Helping local businesses diversify so that they thrive beyond the life of the mine.
Shared Infrastructure
Planning roads, water and power so that, where appropriate, they can benefit communities too.
Community Investment
Partnering on health, education and cultural initiatives chosen with community input.
Workforce Development
Building skills that last a lifetime
Mining employs a wide range of skills — from heavy-equipment operators and maintenance technicians to geologists, engineers, environmental scientists and administrators. Many of these skills are transferable to other industries.
Workforce development programs combine on-the-job training, formal qualifications and mentoring. They aim to increase local and diverse participation at every level, including supervisory and professional roles.
Community FAQ
Common questions from communities
How can community members raise a concern?
A responsible operation provides several accessible channels — in person, by phone, in writing or online — and commits to acknowledging, investigating and responding within a defined timeframe. You can also reach us through our Contact page.
What happens to communities when a mine closes?
Closure planning should consider social as well as environmental outcomes, including workforce transition, the future of shared infrastructure and support for a diversified local economy.
How is cultural heritage protected?
Heritage surveys conducted with traditional owners and knowledge holders identify sensitive sites before disturbance, and agreed protection measures are built into mine plans.
Building partnerships that last
If you represent a community organization, local business or institution, we would welcome a conversation.