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BEYOND BORDERS | A BARRICK GOLD REPORT ON RESPONSIBLE MININGthe gold-pouring process. The shop sells these rare Golden Milemementoes with a certificate of authenticity.The shop also runs a tour of the mine on the third Sunday ofevery month. Although just one part of its community relationsapproach, the Super Pit Shop is helping KCGM maintain apositive relationship with the local community, embedding themine in the town itself.LOCAL FOCUS MEANS BIG BENEFITS FOR KALGOORLIEKCGM spends more than $260 million a year with localsuppliers in the Goldfields region. The mine is a significantuser of local business, and 36 per cent of its suppliers have alocal office in Kalgoorlie. The mine’s economic impact is huge.Every year, KCGM injects $82 million in salaries and benefitsinto the community, plus $22 million in taxes and royalties togovernment.The Super Pit is also a residential operation, which meansthat 99 per cent of its employees live in the community theywork in. Not only that, all staff and contractors are encouragedto participate in KCGM’s volunteer program. In 2010 alone,mine volunteers spent more than 720 hours volunteering in theKalgoorlie area.While maintaining economic viability is vital, the Super Pitoperations need the support of the local community to reach fullpotential. KCGM actively employs measures to ensure that theoperations are environmentally responsible and that factorssuch as blasting activity, noise, dust, saline water seepage andsulphur/metal emissions are carefully monitored and reduced,so as not to leave a footprint that is detrimental to both theenvironment and the local community.KCGM’s goal is to continue to build a good relationship withthe community through its Consider, Communicate, Contributeprinciples. To expand on this, the key aims are to:• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planningany activity• Consider buying local first• Commit to employing local residents or those willing torelocate• Communicate openly and effectively with both employees andthe community• Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations• Contribute positively through sponsorship, support andparticipation• Encourage employees through training and resources toimprove community relationsMarch 201123