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Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City. KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles: • Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity. • Consider buying local first. • Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations. • Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation. • Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations. We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners. Russell Cole General Manager KCGM September 2006

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Page 1: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 2: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 3: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 4: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (Our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential.

Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment.• Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to continually improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Page 5: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 6: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (Our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential.

Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment.• Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to continually improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Page 7: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 8: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential. Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment. • Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Page 9: Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (our Community Relations Policy) On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia

Russell ColeGeneral Manager

KCGMSeptember 2006

Consider, Communicate, Contribute! (Our Community Relations Policy)

On behalf of its Joint Venture owners Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd and Newmont Australia Ltd, KCGM manages the large gold mining and mineral processing operations on the fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. These operations have been continuous since 1893, and today remain an important link to the success of the social and economic fabric of the City.

KCGM’s closeness to the city offers unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. While maintaining economic viability is vital, our operations need the support of the Community to reach full potential.

Our goal is to build a good relationship with the community through these principles:

• Consider all cultural, social and heritage issues when planning any activity.• Consider buying local first.• Commit to employing local residents or those people willing to relocate to the Goldfields for employment.• Communicate openly & effectively with both employees and the community • Listen to the community about its concerns and expectations, and act upon this information to continually improve our operations.• Positively contribute to the community through local sponsorship, support and participation.• Encourage employees, through training and resources, to continually improve community relations.

We are committed to continual improvement of our Community Relations effort under these guiding Principles, and the relevant policies of our Joint Venture owners.