The Mt Owen Complex Social Involvement Plan (SIP) was developed to provide a practical management tool for effective stakeholder engagement. The SIP assists the Company to build and maintain relationships, trust and credibility with the local community.

The SIP includes specific objectives and techniques for on-going communication between Xstrata Mt Owen and stakeholders and details the company’s annual community support program, which includes donations, sponsorship, and in-kind support for a range of community, educational and environmental initiatives.