Community
We interact with many diverse communities around the world and we recognise the importance of involving local communities in decisions that affect them. In short, listening to the needs and concerns of local people helps us to run a more successful business.
We seek to engage openly and honestly with communities to address concerns and we respect local laws, customs and culture. Before we start operating in an area, we conduct studies with local people, governments and other stakeholders to determine both the potential positive and negative impacts of our operations on the community. Topics covered include:
- indigenous peoples and cultural diversity
- resettlement
- community health
- our funding of community initiatives
- our contribution to the regional economy
- artisanal and small-scale mining operations conducted by other companies in the region
By continuing to engage with local communities throughout the lifecycle of a mine from before early exploration through operation to closure, we can involve them in developing solutions to address the changing risks and opportunities that arise.
