Social Performance
Indigenous Relations
Stanmore recognises the Barada Barna, Widi and Jangga People as the Traditional Owners of the land we operate on, and respect and acknowledge their role as custodians of the land and waterways.
We partner with First Nations peoples through quarterly meetings with Traditional Owners to strengthen collaboration, respect cultural heritage, and ensure shared benefits.
Respecting and building relationships with First Nations peoples includes caring for the land around our operations. We aim to restore mined land to its original state, with planning and impact assessments in place to support this goal.
Reconciliation Action Plan
In 2023, Stanmore’s reconciliation efforts and commitments were formally documented within our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. This represents a significant milestone in our journey of formal reconciliation with further steps planned for 2025.
Indigenous Land Use Agreements
We have Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) in place for Isaac Plains and South Walker Creek with the Barada Barna People, Widi People, the State of Queensland, and Stanmore, supporting responsible land use and stewardship. We continue to strengthen these relationships through both formal agreements, such as our ILUA and RAP, and informal engagement.
Since 2016, we have worked with the Barada Barna people on cultural heritage mapping and clearances at Isaac Plains, extending this to the Isaac Downs project (2019–2022). We continue to engage with BBAC and GNWAC, with employment opportunities for Barada Barna and Widi families a key priority. At South Walker Creek, our ILUA Relationship Committee, made up of Stanmore, BBAC, and GNWAC representatives, meets quarterly to address agreement matters and share updates.
