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Environment and Community Excellence Awards
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The Environment and Community Excellence Awards are a key part of the annual NSWMC Environment and Community Conference. The objectives of the Awards are to recognise leadership in the minerals industry through projects that demonstrate a proven commitment to responsible environmental management and community engagement.
The annual Excellence Awards showcase the industry’s commitment to making a positive contribution to the community and meeting or exceeding the public’s expectations and strict government regulations for environmental management.
Environment and Community Excellence Awards 2010
The 2010 Excellence Awards were presented by NSW Minerals Council CEO, Dr Nikki Williams, on the 21st September at the Environment and Community Conference in Wollongong.
An independent panel of judges decided on the winners.
Overall Winner: Rio Tinto Coal and Allied
Coal and Allied’s Journey in Working with the Upper Hunter Valley Indigenous Community
Coal and Allied were awarded for working with the Upper Hunter Aboriginal community to facilitate opportunities for development in education, training and employment. Coal and Allied embed Indigenous cultural heritage into its business through the employment of a dedicated Aboriginal Relations Specialist.
Left to Right: Dr Nikki Williams - NSW Minerals Council,
Cate Sims - Rio Tinto (Coal and Allied)
Highly Commended: Newcrest Mining Limited (Cadia Valley Operations)
Be First, and Be Honest – Best Practice Stakeholder Consultation
Cadia Valley Operations were awarded for leading practice, involving the community in the planning of the Cadia East Project near Orange. Be First, and Be Honest, one of the guiding principles of the stakeholder consultation, provided real opportunities for the community to influence company decisions as part of an open and honest dialogue.
Left to Right: Dr Nikki Williams - NSW Minerals Council,
Nedra Burns - Newcrest Mining Limited (Cadia Valley Operations)
Highly Commended: Rio Tinto Coal & Allied
Alluvial Lands Rehabilitation
Coal and Allied were awarded for demonstrating innovation in rehabilitating mined alluvial lands and returning it to productive farming for the first time in NSW. Agricultural productivity was proven over a three year trial, comparing results with neighbouring farms in the Hunter Valley.
Left to Right: Dr Nikki Williams - NSW Minerals Council,
Bill Baxter - Rio Tinto (Coal and Allied)
People’s Choice Award: Northparkes Mines and Parkes Shire Council
Building Sustainability Capability – Northparkes GP Cup
Northparkes Mines, in collaboration with Parkes Shire Council, were awarded for raising funds to attract a much needed GP to Parkes with a fundraising sporting event. More than 250 people from the community took part, embracing the initiative.
Left to Right: Dr Nikki Williams - NSW Minerals Council,
Jeremy Hastings - Rio Tinto (Northparkes Mines and Parkes Shire Council)
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