Ramelius commitments are upheld by its Community Consultation Policy which ensures that the Company:
Ramelius is required by law to report on stakeholder consultation in its mining proposals for new projects, changes to existing projects, as well as in its mine closure plans. Such consultation measures may take the form of reports, discussion, agreements, field tests work, site visits, and electronic correspondence with government authorities and the Shires in which it operates.
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Through the payment of taxes, government royalties, workforce wages and supplier payments, Ramelius makes a significant financial contribution to local, regional and national economies.
The Ramelius Board has approved a company-wide Tax Policy and Tax Control Framework, as well as a Financial Management Policy which outlines how the Company plans, records, analyses and reports financial and non-financial data. Collectively, these policies apply to directors, employees and contractors. The Tax policies are for internal use only and are not publicly available. The Tax policies requires Ramelius to act with honesty, fairness, transparency, respect, and to not enter into transactions where they lack commercial substance. The Tax policies also requires Ramelius to operate within the ‘spirit’ as well as the letter of the law, and to not establish entities or legal structures, including their use in tax havens, without sound non-tax commercial purpose and rationale. Ramelius must not enter tax avoidance schemes and must remain tax complaint in all of the jurisdictions it operates in.
The Company’s internal Finance Standard describes the mandatory steps to be undertaken in Financial Management. The standard is issued in accordance with the Financial Management Policy and gives effect to the relevant Ramelius Risk Appetite Statement. The Audit Committee monitors compliance with relevant tax laws.
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Ramelius has established a Community Stakeholder Management Plan and Community Consultation Policy to ensure a systematic, company-wide approach to incorporating the interests of affected communities into our decision-making processes. These initiatives enable us to monitor and respond to grievances effectively while keeping key stakeholders informed of our activities. Our plan outlines a comprehensive management approach to building and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with local communities.
Ramelius recognises that financial and in-kind contributions make a significant impact in supporting the prosperity of its surrounding communities. Community investments are carefully considered to ensure they address community needs, create positive change, as well as aligning with its own business priorities. We consider local and regional communities to be those that fall within the 50km radius of our mines and projects.
Ramelius introduced Community Benefit Funds within the townships of Mount Magnet, Westonia, and Narembeen. Community development programs are monitored and assessed, via regular meetings held by a Representative of Ramelius, the Shire, and a local community representative. Subsequent to receiving funding applications, thorough discussions among all parties take place to determine the most effective initiatives for enduring community benefits.
We are committed to involving local and First Nations Peoples communities in the areas in which we operate in planning and decision-making and ensuring accountability through effective communication and consultation strategies.
More information on community initiatives and the groups Ramelius supports can be found within the Company’s annual Sustainability Reports.
Ramelius values communities of First Nations Peoples and is committed to engaging with respect and consideration for the culture, traditions, and cultural landmarks of these communities. We strive to foster support, awareness, and understanding between parties, Ramelius works to promote a cooperative attitude.
As defined in the Company’s First Nations Peoples Policy, we engage with representatives of First Nations Peoples to build stronger communication channels, aiming to understand their views and beliefs better. Ramelius makes sure that employees and contractors respect culturally significant locations and acknowledge the land’s significance to First Nations Peoples. We are dedicated to mitigating any unexpected impacts on First Nations communities, lands, cultures, traditions, and cultural sites. We actively engage and consult with various Native Title groups when we undertake heritage surveys with traditional owners. These surveys are essential for areas where we plan to conduct exploration and mining activities. Currently, we are collaborating with Kakarra Aboriginal Corporation to work towards a Native Title Agreement for future mining at the Rebecca and Roe Gold Projects. Additionally, we engage with the Badimia Land Aboriginal Corporation (BLAC) to support our heritage surveys .
Making a concrete impact on the social, economic, and institutional advancement of these communities, Ramelius strives to offer opportunities that foster First Nations business development, training, education, and employment. Additionally, Ramelius provides financial and in-kind support for local economic, social, and cultural activities.
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Ramelius aligns its environmental, social and governance policies and activities across its operations to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ramelius reports against 9 SDGs that most align to its business strategy and stakeholder priorities.
The UN SDGs are considered the blueprint to achieving a better and more sustainable future for all, and as such represent a major inspiration for the future prosperity of our stakeholders. Additionally, we are guided by the UN’s Global Compact and its Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Our values are a reflection of what we believe in and how we define our business. They have been core to our success to date and will continue to underpin success as we grow our business and establish the standards of behaviour expected across the Company. The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights serve as our guiding principles in ensuring that everyone has access to their basic freedoms and human rights. Our Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy supports this commitment.
The Ramelius Code of Conduct Policy, which is anchored in these values, offers guidance on the behaviour expected from all employees to ensure that decisions and actions align with the highest ethical standards.
We regularly review our Code of Conduct and related Human Resources policies to enhance inclusion and reinforce acceptable workplace practices. We also provide an integrity hotline, managed by an independent service provider, where employees, contractors, and the public can report any instances of actual or suspected unethical or illegal conduct.