Community

Community and Government support for the ongoing development of the industry is an important ingredient to the overall success of a sustainable iron ore industry. The Alliance is therefore committed to building a strong relationship with local communities, community and Non Government Organisations and the three tiers of Government – Federal, State and Local.

Member companies have adopted policies and practices designed to foster sound and balanced community relations. These policies include:

•  The provision of timely information about company plans and projects;
  
  
• Entering into consultations with relevant indigenous organisations, environment and community groups at the earliest opportunity to resolve matters of mutual importance; and
  
  
• Actively liaising with Federal, State and Local Governments to ensure the industry is not only complying with the appropriate legislative requirements, but also operating in a way that is supported by Governments at both an elected and administrative level.

 Member companies are pleased to work with indigenous communities and organisations to achieve agreements that respect indigenous culture while allowing the industry to grow and expand.

The industry supports a range of local community activities and, as it expands, will be able to play an even greater role in providing new employment and local business opportunities.

For more information on the benefits that iron ore mining can bring to the Mid West community, download our brochure (0.98 Mb pdf).

 

Representatives of Geraldton Alliance member companies at the 2007 Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo, where the Alliance sponsored "Old McDonald's Baby Animal Farm".