Aboriginal Partnerships

The recently signed Argyle Participation Agreement formally recognises Argyle's commitment to helping to improve the welfare of Aboriginal communities in the East Kimberley. As well as acknowledging that Traditional Owners are the landlords of the mining lease area, the Agreement establishes a number of mechanisms for ensuring that the mining operations taking place on this traditional land will provide benefits to Aboriginal people well beyond the life of the mine. This includes supporting community development initiatives that will fundamentally improve social and economic prospects for Aboriginal communities, and working in partnership with Aboriginal people to manage the environmental and cultural impact of mining activities.

Creating pathways to employment
Argyle recognises that providing local employment and training opportunities is one of the most profound and enduring ways that it can help strengthen the East Kimberley, but that there are a number of impediments to Aboriginal people gaining employment. These include low retention rates at school, low self-esteem amongst Aboriginal young people and lack of academic support. More >