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Dragline operating at night at Coppabella Mine

Share Price
$11.71 AUD
As at: 7:35 PM 2/09/2010
(20 Min Delay)
ASX code: MCC
Community Relations Policy

We recognise the importance of and are committed to establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the communities within whch we operate.

 

To demonstrate commitment in achieving and maintaining our objectives, we will:

 

engage and communicate with community representatives, government bodies, non-government organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders on issues that affect them
   

support appropriate projects and regularly review our contribution to social and economic development using the following criteria to select projects:
educational initiatives – including initiatives to address the resource sector skills shortage
programs which support and develop opportunities and initiatives for children
community development and assistance
charities and/or services which impact on the communities in which Macarthur Coal operates

(The Company will provide funding or assistance only to those community projects where the Macarthur Coal's donation does not represent the major component of the project's or the organisation's income)
   
allow for the different cultures, lifestyles, heritage and preferences of the communities in which we operate
   
allow for the different cultures, lifestyles, heritage and preferences of the communities in which we operate
   
provide adequate resources, support and training to our people who have responsibilities for community-related activities to ensure that our staff are appropriately resourced, supported and skilled
   
consult with and actively involve employees, contractors and other stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of our policies, standards, procedures and work practicesd
   
establish mechanisms to keep personnel informed and to provide for open communication.


See Sponsorship for further information on guidelines.

The Company’s policies will be reviewed from time to time to ensure they remain in accordance with statutory and corporate requirements, encourage best practice, and drive overall planning, implementation and continuous improvement processes.