Standing With Indigenous Peoples Everywhere We Operate
Our relationships with indigenous peoples are guided by our human rights policy and ICMM’s FPIC statement.
Considering the values, needs, and concerns of indigenous peoples in site activities is a fundamental part of our partnership approach and the way we do business.
We aim to support the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with indigenous peoples that are affected by our activities. Partnerships with indigenous peoples can contribute to more sustainable land management, and a stable operating environment.
Our commitment to recognizing the unique rights and social, economic and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples and their distinct interests and concerns is set out in our Human Rights Policy, and is informed by the ICMM position statement to work to obtain free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of indigenous peoples.
We require these sites to develop and implement an Indigenous Peoples Plan that outlines specific actions to engage, address impacts and provide opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.
There were no major incidents or violations of rights involving indigenous people at our sites in 2019. The creation of the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont increased both our operational footprint in Nevada and our exposure to indigenous peoples. As part of our integration work with the legacy Newmont sites, we undertook significant engagement to develop positive relationships with these communities.