Social Impact Assessment - McArthur River Mining

Introduction
Xstrata Zinc’s Sustainable Development Framework, specifically Standard 12 – Guidelines for Stakeholder
Engagement, was also referenced during this consultation period, and provides a framework for stakeholder
engagement planning and implementation.
Community consultation and engagement will continue as part of ongoing MRM operations. Communication
channels will include the continued operation of the MRM hotline and Project email address, together with
the development and production of written materials (such as fact sheets and community newsletters) to
ensure stakeholders and community members continue to be kept informed of mine progress, news and
general information. The continued use of the MRM office in the town of Borroloola will ensure access to
MRM representatives is made easy for locals, and the communication exchange continues. The MRM
Community Reference Group (CRG) will continue to play a key role in the collaboration phase, and will be a
valuable communication tool.
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