Community
Gindalbie believes that continuous improvement in the areas of Environment, Community and Safety is fundamental to ongoing sustainability and success. Our relationship with our employees, neighbours and the wider community is important to the long term success and sustainability of our operations.
The Company's good reputation as a worthy corporate citizen has been achieved by:
- working closely with neighbours and co-owners of the land;
- supporting the community through sponsorship and resources;
- providing public information about environmental, community, health and safety aspects of the business; and
- encouraging the services of local suppliers where possible.
Throughout the year Gindalbie has strived to foster a lasting and tangible relationship with the local communities and stakeholder groups, and is aware that in addition to regulatory operating approvals, the Company also requires a community acceptance to operate, and that acceptace has to be earned.
Gindalbie is committed to working in an effective and collaborative manner with indigenous communities that co-exist with our operations.
To achieve this Gindalbie has and will continue to:
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carry out surveys at proposed exploration and operational areas to assess cultural heritage and develop strategies to minimise or avoid impact on significant indigenous sites and cultural places;
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establish and maintain positive and meaningful communication with all affected groups;
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consult with the people whose land may be affected by our activities;
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engage with relevant indigenous groups on various community projects; and
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develop and implement indigenous awareness programs for staff and contractors.
Gindalbie is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the MWCCI, a Member of WACCI, CMEWA.