Mining Maintenance & Fabrication Services is committed to developing relationships of mutual understanding and respect with the indigenous peoples of the areas in which it operates or proposes to operate.
CULTURAL HERITAGE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS POLICY
Mining Maintenance & Fabrication Services strives to:
- Implement and develop a progressive and conscientious approach towards developing indigenous community relations.
- Support the aspirations of indigenous peoples to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development.
- Demonstrate our desire to explore and encourage employment opportunities for indigenous Australians.
- Recognise the historical and cultural contributions made by indigenous people in Australia.
- Develop cultural awareness and protect indigenous heritage.
In carrying out its operations Mining Maintenance & Fabrication Services seeks to:
- Increase awareness of indigenous culture for all members of staff.
- Strengthen and increase the purpose and quality of its communication with indigenous communities.
- Acknowledge and respect the importance of land and the environment to indigenous Australians.
- Inform and consult with mining companies prior to mine site excavation or maintenance activities to ensure that local indigenous sensitivities are respected.
- Consult with appropriate authorities to maximise employment opportunities for indigenous Australians.
- Provide support for the training, development and care of indigenous employees.
- Support practical initiatives that provide socio-economic benefits to indigenous people.
Attaining the above outcomes reflects Mining Maintenance & Fabrication Services commitment to being an active corporate citizen and a respectful advocate of indigenous economic, cultural and heritage issues.