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Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples

Our approach to Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples Engagement

Our approach to Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples Engagement

We are committed to building strong relationships that enable us to work in partnership with Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples. We seek to contribute to their cultural wellbeing and deliver long-term opportunities, through employment, procurement, social investment and training. This commitment, and the long-term nature of our operations, enables us to develop and foster lasting relationships.

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Our approach to Cultural Heritage

Our approach to Cultural Heritage

We are committed to working with communities and stakeholders, including Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes wherever our activities have the potential to impact cultural heritage.

This includes applying the principles and processes of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in seeking to obtain and maintain agreed outcomes with Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples where adverse impacts are likely to occur to cultural heritage.

Our Approach to Cultural Heritage

Valuing reconciliation in Australia

Valuing reconciliation in Australia

As a significant employer and investor in Australia, we recognise the positive impact we can have on reconciliation.

We launched our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in July 2024 which reaffirms our commitment to reconciliation and focuses on moving forward in a united and respectful way. This second Innovate RAP is an opportunity to consolidate and build on our experiences and make an even greater impact moving forward.

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Working with communities

We are committed to working with our local communities including Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples to achieve the best possible outcomes wherever we operate.

Australia

In Australia, we operate in four different states and one territory. Further details of the Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties and those parties that speak for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in these regions are outlined in our Innovate Reconciliation Plan.

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South Africa and Mozambique

Many host communities around our operations in southern Africa have strong connections to the land with unique tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Traditional groups maintain distinct local customs, particularly near our operations in the Northern Cape province.

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Colombia

We work with 25 local communities which surround Cerro Matoso including 11 Zenú Indigenous organisations and three Afro-Colombian communities.

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United States

We have two future development options in the US – in Arizona and Alaska – where there is engagement with Indigenous stakeholders with the aim of building respectful positive relationships and providing opportunities.

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The women of Bush Medijina, a social enterprise 100% owned by Anindilyakwa women, with their handcrafted products made using traditional bush recipes.

Our stories

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Empowering the next generation on Groote Eylandt

Twelve young Anindilyakwa people from Groote Eylandt in Australia's Northern Territory are on their way to becoming leaders of the future after the launch of a specially designed development program.

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New Aboriginal cultural centre

Worsley Alumina committed A$2 million over two years to support the creation of a new Aboriginal cultural centre that will preserve and showcase the rich history of the Noongar people of the Peel and South West regions of Western Australia.

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Building community partnerships

At Cerro Matoso, we have worked closely with surrounding communities to form agreements that have produced positive relationships and provide a strong foundation for the future.

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Communities and society

Adding meaningful contributions to people’s lives by creating lasting social, environmental and economic value.

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Partnering with communities

We are passionate about supporting and building meaningful relationships in the communities where we operate.

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Societal contribution

We are proud to invest in local communities, designing our community investment programs with input from our key stakeholders.

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Human rights

Our commitment to respecting human rights is at the core of our approach to sustainability.

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Transparency

We work with transparency to build trust and respect, and maintain the reputation we’ve worked so hard to develop.

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