First Nations
QCoal recognises the ongoing significance of First Nations people and their profound connection to the lands and resources on which we operate. We also recognise the important role of our operations in generating economic growth and lasting social impact in regional communities.
Through wages paid to employees in local communities, goods and services sourced through local and regional suppliers, community partnerships, ongoing sponsorships and taxes, royalties and levies paid to local, federal and state governments, the QCoal Group supports Australian communities and the individuals who call them home.
Community Engagement
We are committed to working closely with the Indigenous community and the mining industry as a whole to strengthen the communities in which we operate.
To do that we rely on obtaining the best information possible. So, community feedback plays an important role in planning and delivering QCoal Group projects. We are always keen to hear from members of the community – Indigenous and otherwise – about what is important to them.
Operations
In all our operations we support cultural heritage preservation and strive to create sustainable economic opportunities. To do that we focus on meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous stakeholders.
QCoal Group’s Indigenous engagement strategy includes agreements with traditional landowners, cultural heritage training and initiatives for Indigenous employment and training.
Reconciliation
QCoal recognises that Indigenous reconciliation is essential for building resilient regional communities. We support and engage with the initiatives of our mining contractors for practical reconciliation outcomes which are focused on training, education and employment programs.
Community members and other stakeholders can provide their ideas and suggestions for working together by contacting our team on info@qcoal.com.au or 07 3002 2900.
Acknowledgement
QCoal acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we operate and conduct our business. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also recognise those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who make an important contribution to the ongoing success of QCoal.
As a mining company, we recognise the enduring connections that First Nations peoples have to Country and their unique role in the stewardship of these lands for thousands of years. We are committed to engaging respectfully and collaboratively with Traditional Owners and communities to ensure the sustainable and responsible development of resources while protecting cultural heritage and promoting reconciliation.
