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Strategy and governance For each prioritised challenge, targets are set to reduce its impact on our operations. Our performance against these targets in 2010 is shown in the scorecard on pages 7 to 11. The scorecard also includes future targets which are set to drive further improvements and address areas of under performance in 2010. Opportunities identified to make a positive contribution to sustainable development and create value for shareholders include: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ continuing improvement of energy and resource efficiency at our north Queensland operations positively influencing the sustainability performance of the mining industry in Australia through our active participation in forums such as the Minerals Council of Australia, Queensland Resource Council and other industry associations continuing our commitment to supporting local communities by providing opportunities for employment, using local suppliers and purchasing goods and services from the north Queensland region wherever possible increasing our interaction with suppliers and contractors through regular Supplier Forums contributing to the acquisition of skills and improving education to benefit our future and current workforce through workplace and community training and development programs maintaining community morale in difficult economic times, the need for good communication and the importance of supporting our local communities. We will do this by updating our north Queensland communities on issues important to them through regular community information sessions and forums to ensure residents remain informed of our progress. Feedback will continue to be actively sought from our communities through regular surveys such as the bi-annual Community Attitudes Survey. Read more about our commitment to ensuring sustainable communities and activities undertaken within our communities in 2010 on pages 57 to 77. Challenges faced by the Xstrata Copper North Queensland Division include: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Regional growth issues This Includes competition for staff, skills shortages, demand for infrastructure, affordable housing and coping with economic and population growth. In 2010 we continued to implement our Human Resources Strategy to attract and retain talented people and match employees’ family members with suitable local employers where possible. We continued to work with all levels of government and relevant organisations to address infrastructure needs and improve liveability in our local communities, particularly in the remote and regional communities of Cloncurry and Mount Isa. Changes to Federal tax and royalty structure The Federal Government’s proposed Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) resulted in Xstrata suspending its exploration and EHM expansion programs. At EHM, shaft underground mine activities resumed on 2 July 2010 in light of the Federal Government’s decision to replace the RSPT with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT). Transition to new environmental legislation at Xstrata Mount Isa Mines We continue to operate within our current environmental licensed limits set by the Queensland Government and continue to work with them to implement the upcoming changes to our environmental regulation. In 2010 several studies were progressed to assist us with developing new environmental authority conditions and to ensure we can continue to sustainably manage our operations. Read more about our transition on page 86. Mount Isa to Townsville rail corridor A key issue affecting our north Queensland operations is the reliability of the Mount Isa to Townsville rail link and the potential impact of increased rail and product movements. In 2010 we continued to work with Queensland Rail and the Queensland Government to address this issue. ■■ ■■ ■■ Townsville Ocean Terminal development As a major user of the Port of Townsville, and a member of the Townsville Port User’s Group (TPUG), Xstrata Copper seeks to remain active in ensuring that the interests of port users are protected. In 2010 the Port of Townsville and the Queensland Government reached an agreement that will incorporate an Ocean Terminal in the redevelopment of Berth 10 and cancelled plans to include a residential precinct on adjacent reclaimed land. Townsville Port bulk loading facility The current wharf supporting the bulk handling shiploader has been in service for almost 100 years and is nearing the end of its serviceable life. Throughout 2010 Xstrata Copper has been working with the Port of Townsville to identify a new berth for this activity. Significant progress has been made in reaching an agreement on relocating from Berth 7 to Berth 8 and formal agreements are expected to be finalised in 2011. Environmental and health issues This includes the lead in blood issue and emissions controls in Mount Isa, environmental impacts such as water discharge events at Mount Isa and EHM, and dust emissions at the Townsville port operations. We continue to undertake a process of continuous environmental improvement to underpin our ongoing commitment to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our local communities. Specifically in Mount Isa, we continued our commitment to the Living with Lead Alliance, partnering with the Queensland Government (Queensland Health and the Department of Environment and Resource Management), the local Member of Parliament, and the Mount Isa City Council to increase awareness and influence behaviour of residents to live safely with lead. We also continued our commitment to the Lead Pathways Study and accessing new technologies through the Smelter Emissions Project. In Cloncurry we continued our close relationship to our pastoralist neighbours to manage events which can have a potential impact on their land or livestock. 16 XSTRATA COPPER NORTH QUEENSLAND
Strategy and governance Left: Loading fertiliser at Townsville Port Top: John (Sparrow) Harrison – Grader Operator Above: A Liebherr 996 shovel loads material into a haul truck in Ernest Henry Mining’s open pit mine ■■ At our Townsville port operations we remained focused on ensuring our dust emissions remain within regulatory limits and that our operations focus on dust minimisation strategies as part of our commitment to achieving continuous improvement at our port operations. Climate change and energy As a producer and significant consumer of energy, we seek to contribute to the challenge of satisfying north west Queensland’s growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. We do this by participating in the Energy Efficiency Opportunity (EEO) program and proactively managing energy efficiency of our operations, reducing direct emissions and investing in capital projects such as the expansion of the Xstrata Power Station. In 2010 we expanded the Xstrata Power Station with the installation of three additional 3 MW generation units. This upgrade will not provide enough power to address the long-term energy requirements for Xstrata Mount Isa Mines, the community and other mining projects in the NWQMP and we will continue to investigate options for long- term energy supply for our north west Queensland operations. In 2010 our target was to maintain carbon intensity at 2.8 tonnes CO 2 -e per tonne contained metal, which we achieved. Most importantly, we continue to work with the Queensland Government and local councils to bring competitive and efficient energy to the north west Queensland Minerals Province (NWQMP). This is critical to ensuring the ongoing competitiveness of regional businesses and our own industry. Read more about our approach and response to climate change in the Environmental performance section of this report from page 79. Awards In 2010 the Xstrata Copper North Queensland Division received widespread recognition for the positive work its north Queensland operations have undertaken in its sustainable development activities through the following awards and achievements: ■■ Australian Export Award (Minerals and Energy category) – Xstrata Mount Isa Mines. Please refer to the case study on page 24 for more information ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Premier’s Export Award (Minerals and Energy category) – Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Induction into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame – Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Innovation Award – 2010 Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference – Townsville Copper Refinery Kerry Brisbane, Electrical Team Leader Xstrata Skills Centre – Tradesperson of the Year Award at the Queensland Resources Council’s Resources Awards for Women Kylie Hughes, Production Engineering Officer Ernest Henry Mining – Highly Commended in the Overall Award category, Queensland Resources Council’s Resources Awards for Women Ricky O’Donoghue, Boilermaking Apprentice – finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category, Queensland Training Awards. Sustainability Report 2010 17
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