People & Community

The potential Duchess Paradise Project is located in the Canning Basin – an isolated inland area 175km by road south east of Derby. The closest settlements to the project area are the properties at the nearby pastoral station homestead, the small town of Camballin and the small Aboriginal communities of Jarlmadangah and Looma, about 60km away by road.

Rey Resources is developing a project in a region of diverse interests and is committed to working with the Traditional Owners, local and Indigenous communities and State Government to ensure responsible management of the environment, balanced with development of the natural resource and providing real economic benefits to the community.

Rey Resources aims to establish itself as a responsible mine developer and operator. This includes demonstrating our strong relationships withing the community, high governance standards, excellent safety and environmental management performance.

Rey Resources has actively stakeholders and groups at local community, regional, state and industry levels since 2008.

Through its community consultation and investment activities, Rey Resources will continue to work with stakeholders to enhance benefits and opportunities and avoid and or manage potential impacts.

Already active in the community, our activities and support to date have included:

Local

Shire of Derby / West Kimberley

Rey Resources has operated a regional office in Derby since 2006 and in 2010 the company was one of the largest ratepayers to the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley.  The company holds regular meetings and briefings with the Shire in relation to project status and design.  The Shire is the key provider of community services and local infrastructure in the region.

Derby Small Business Centre

Derby Small Business Centre actively promotes economic development and business opportunities in the community.  Rey Resources was a proud sponsor of the Derby Small Business Awards in 2011 and the Kimberley Small Business Awards hosted in Derby in 2011.

Derby Boab Festival

Rey Resources was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the Derby Boab Festival in 2011.  This important cultural and community event held in the dry season brings together locals, visitors, companies investing in Derby, community groups and families to celebrate the lifestyle offered by the Derby community.  Rey Resources looks forward to participating in the 2012 Boab Festival!

Derby High School

Rey Resources is a strong supporter of the Derby High School and its Clontarf Academy Program.  The Clontarf Foundation uses Australian Rules football as a vehicle for improving life outcomes for young Aboriginal men.  Clontarf has established academies in regional high schools to attract and retain young Aboriginal men to obtain an education.

Community Donations

Rey Resources has a strong track record of community support, making investments over the past four years in local events, initiatives and services. Past recipients have included the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Derby regional hospital, the local radio station (6DBY) and bushfire brigade.

Rey Resources Derby Office

With its commitment to the region, Rey Resources has employed senior staff to be based in Derby since 2006.  Rey Resources plans to increase its presence in the region in line with supporting local employment and training opportunities, contracting and business development.

Regional

North West Expo

The North West Expo showcases business, education and industry operating in the North West region of Australia.  Rey Resources has participated in the Expo since 2007 to engage with the community about its project, exchange information with community members and facilitate discussion with stakeholders.  As a Bronze sponsor of the event over four years since 2007, Rey Resources is proud to make these investments in the economic future of the region and maximise the opportunity to consult with members of the Derby regional community.

Industry Engagement

Rey Resources is an active participant in a number of industry bodies and associations including the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, the Australia China Business Council and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.