Social Impact Assessment - McArthur River Mining

Code of Conduct
updated
Xstrata plc has released an updated Code of Conduct
which applies to all permanent and temporary
employees, directors and officers of every Xstrata
managed operation.
Borroloola local, Richard Baker, received his license and secured employment as a
commercial helicopter pilot at Airborne Solutions with funding help from an MRM
Community Benefits Trust grant.
MRM a finalist in national
mining awards
MRM was a finalist in the community relations
category of the prestigious national Australian
Mining Prospect Awards in September for its
work in achieving positive change in the community
of Borroloola.
Of chief interest to the judges was MRM’s success in increasing Indigenous
employment both directly through the mine and indirectly through the work
of the MRM Community Benefits Trust.
MRM General Manager Ettienne Moller said while MRM missed out on
winning the top award, to reach the finals was a significant achievement
given the competition.
“Our business at MRM is mining zinc – pure and simple. We have a
responsibility to mine ethically and with the highest regard to safety,
our people, our shareholders and our environment. What sets us apart,
I believe, is the difference we are making in the community of Borroloola,”
Ettienne said.
“We’re proud the resources industry has recognised those achievements
and we were pleased to celebrate the night with our guests Tony Jack and
Graham Friday.”
MRM’s Indigenous employment strategy and the establishment of the
MRM Community Benefits Trust have prioritised employment, training and
enterprise development initiatives both through MRM’s mining operations
and in the wider Borroloola economy. They have fulfilled:
• MRM’s target to achieve 20% workforce participation by Indigenous people
at the mine within a total workforce of 282 people representing an increase
of around 35 Indigenous employees to 60 in permanent full-time roles.
• A commitment to support local enterprise, employment and training
initiatives within the community which has generated employment for an
additional estimated 25 local people, work experience for 38 school students
and training positions within the school’s new and expanding Vocational
Education and Training facilities.
• Planning for the establishment of a Borroloola-based business hub to
support the development of sustainable enterprises within the community
and create employment opportunities.
Xstrata Zinc won the Minerals Processing Plant of the Year category for its
Mount Isa operations. The award recognised the increase in the Mount Isa
throughput from 3.5 million tonnes in 2003 to 8.6 million tonnes in 2010
and the results of investments in training, innovation, workplace conditions
and technology to achieve significant improvements in safety, productivity,
cost efficiency and environmental performance.
It also applies to any person who is engaged as a
contractor, consultant, agent or advisor to the business.
“It is important for us all to be
aware of the Code of Conduct
and where it has relevance
to our roles,” MRM General
Manager Ettienne Moller said.
The Code of Conduct sets expectations for all
employees. Concerns about safety practices or
health issues, bullying, fraud, unfair treatment,
theft, dishonest business activities, conflicts of
interest, misappropriation of company resources,
bribery or any other unethical behaviour in the
workplace should be reported to an immediate
supervisor or manager, or with a more senior officer
or executive at the operation.
In instances where it is not possible to speak to an
Xstrata manager, a toll-free Ethics Line is available
on 1800 987 310 and is independently run by an
external service provider. People can choose to
report anonymously.
The Code of Conduct is available on the Xstrata
and MRM intranets.
Code of Conduct
Business Principles into Practice
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