Community
Newmont Boddington is committed to building respectful, long-term relationships with the communities surrounding its operations. Located on the traditional lands of the Wilman people of the Noongar nation, within the Gnaala Karla Boodja (GKB) settlement area, the operation works closely with Traditional Owners, local leaders, businesses, government, and community organisations to support sustainable social and economic development.
A dedicated community relations team is based onsite to foster ongoing dialogue and ensure that Boddington’s presence contributes positively to local growth. This includes investments in health, education, natural resource management, infrastructure, and capacity-building initiatives. Support is also provided through grants and in-kind donations to local organisations and events such as the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, Boddington Peel Harvey Catchment Council natural resource management not-for-profit, and Lion’s Rodeo Weekend.
Newmont’s commitment to Indigenous rights is formalised through the Moorditj Boodja Community Partnership Agreement, a 20-year, voluntary and legally binding Indigenous Land Use Agreement signed in 2006 with GKB native title claimants — the first of its kind in Western Australia’s southwest. The agreement supports employment, education, procurement, and community development, and is overseen in partnership with the GKB Aboriginal Corporation and Relationship Committee. Cultural heritage is protected through an agreement which informs site management plans and exceeds state legislative requirements. To further support Aboriginal participation, Boddington has implemented the Gnaala Work Ready Program, a 12-week pathway offering on-the-job training for Noongar people in entry-level trade and operational roles — often leading to ongoing employment.
Every five years, Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) are conducted to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders on the mine’s impact and evolving community needs. These insights shape community relations planning and reinforce Boddington’s reputation as a preferred employer and valued community partner.
Environment
Newmont Boddington operates within the ecologically significant Northern Jarrah Forest biogeographic subregion, home to some of the world’s most important biodiversity. As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we take a lifecycle approach to managing our footprint—from exploration through construction, operations, closure, and eventual relinquishment.
Our environmental management programs focus on key areas such as water, waste, chemicals, dust, energy, emissions, and noise. We operate under strict Federal and State regulations, as well as international stewardship standards, with performance tracked through robust monitoring programs. These results are independently verified and publicly reported through annual environmental and sustainability reports.
In 2012, the Australian Government approved an expansion of Boddington’s operational area by 29 hectares to support new water collection and storage infrastructure—an important step in securing water supply amid declining regional rainfall and extending mine life to 2040.
Energy efficiency remains a priority across our Australian operations. At Boddington, we continue to explore ways to reduce diesel and electricity consumption, which are our primary energy sources. In support of national climate goals, Newmont launched a forestry carbon offset initiative in 2009, planting 800,000 mallee trees across New South Wales and Western Australia. These trees are expected to sequester approximately 300,000 tonnes of carbon over 30–50 years while improving soil salinity and biodiversity.
Closure planning is also underway, with rehabilitation trials informing best practices for soil, compaction, and seeding techniques. These efforts ensure that current operations align with long-term sustainability goals and stakeholder expectations for safe and responsible land use post-mining.
