Material matters
We consider material matters to be those topics that have a direct or indirect impact on our ability to create or preserve economic environmental and social value for our organisation, our stakeholders and society at large. Material matters, therefore, include both risks that must be managed as well as opportunities that could be captured to enhance the viability of the business in the short, medium and long term.
Our material matter identification process
We follow a three-step process to determine which matters are most material to the ongoing viability of our business.
1. IDENTIFY
To understand our broader risks and opportunities, we consider the context within which we operate
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Our
economic
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Our
social
context -
Our
environmental
context -
Our
business
context -
Our
relationships
Our business context includes risks and opportunities that arise from within the business
Through our stakeholder engagement process, key concerns are brought to the attention of management and the Board
2. PRIORITISE
Once all matters have been identified, these are prioritised and ranked according to the level of influence on our business and relationship with stakeholders
- ENVIRONMENTAL
- SOCIAL
- GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
- FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL
- EMPLOYEES
Material matters
3. RESPOND AND MANAGE
Our material matters:
Environmental
- Managing water supply and quality
- Managing carbon emissions and waste
- Dealing with environmental and weather concerns at mining sites
- Ensuring electricity supply and minimising energy usage
- Setting up and maintaining a mine closure plan, including rehabilitation and revitalisation of mining sites and surrounds
