Case Studies of Stakeholder Engagement

Case Studies of Stakeholder Engagement

Sibanye-Stillwater Good Neighbor Agreement

Sandfire Resources America Project

Hecla Mining Greens Creek and Lucky Friday Mines

Sibanye-Stillwater is a global leader in mining, focusing on precious metals, and is deeply committed to sustainable and responsible mining practices. Their Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) is an important example of proactive community engagement.

Sandfire Resources is an Australian-based mining company operating the Black Butte Copper Project in Montana. The company prioritizes responsible mining and community engagement to ensure that operations benefit both the local environment and economy.

Hecla Mining is a leading silver mining company in the U.S. with operations that engage extensively with the local communities near their Greens Creek (Juneau, AK) and Lucky Friday (Mullan, ID) mines. They focus on long-term community benefits, including economic development and environmental stewardship.

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Sibanye-Stillwater Good Neighbor Agreement

Engagement and Outreach Strategy

• Community Health & Safety: Protecting the well-being of local populations.
• Environmental Stewardship: Collaborative environmental monitoring and rehabilitation efforts.
• Economic Development: Ensuring positive economic impacts through jobs, local procurement, and infrastructure development.
• Conflict Resolution: A framework to address community concerns fairly and promptly.

• Regular community engagement through town hall meetings and feedback loops.
• Collaboration with local governments to adhere to social and environmental regulations.
• Investment in sustainable community development projects.

The Good Neighbor Agreement aims to foster transparent communication and responsible development by creating partnerships with local communities and stakeholders. It ensures that operations do not negatively affect the health, safety, or welfare of the local population.

Purpose and Strategy

Best Practices

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Sandfire Resources America Project

Engagement and Outreach Strategy

Sandfire focuses on maintaining transparency by offering frequent updates on project developments and community consultations.

Sandfire established this council to offer the community a direct platform for providing input and oversight of the project. The council meets monthly, promoting transparency and fostering positive relationships with local stakeholders.

The company has set aside $437,000 through the Hard Rock Mining Impact Act to support community development and address potential impacts.

Sandfire has committed to creating long-term economic opportunities for Central Montana, ensuring the region benefits from the project while maintaining environmental responsibility.

Economic Development

Meagher County Stewardship Council

Financial Contributions

Open Communication

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Hecla Mining Greens Creek & Lucky Friday Mines

Engagement and Outreach Strategy

Greens Creek

Greens Creek

Greens Creek

Greens Creek

Hecla maintains transparent communication with local communities, using community meetings, local media, and social media platforms to keep stakeholders informed.

Lucky Friday

Lucky Friday

Lucky Friday

Environmental Stewardship

Economic Impact

Charitable Contributions

Community Advisory Committees

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