This document provides an overview of Kagara Ltd's Indigenous workforce development planning and targets. It discusses:
- Kagara's current base metal operations and proposed projects
- The vision and targets of the Community and Indigenous Liaison Unit to increase Indigenous employment from 8% to 15% by 2014
- Current breakdown of Indigenous roles and targets for growth across operations, exploration, Traditional Owners, women, and job levels
- Key workforce development strategies like pre-employment programs, VET pathways, and site tours
- Areas of further focus like increasing drivers licenses and cross-cultural training
3. Overview of Assets Base Metal Operations (Current) Muingana Mt Garnet Surveyor/Balcooma Thalanga Proposed Baal Gammon World-class, Tier One undeveloped zinc-lead project Mungana Gold World-class gold-copper assets Partial divestment through Mungana Goldmines IPO Extension of Flying Fox Nickel Mine (Western Areas Limited)
4. North Queensland Base Metal Operations Base Metal Operations Flexible, high-grade production base Copper production 37kt, zinc production 27kt (2009) Three operating treatment facilities Multiple ore sources Strong and growing resource base Potential to ramp up zinc production – strong leverage to metal prices
5. Community and Indigenous Liaison Unit Vision Statement “Kagara Ltd to achieve the status as an Industry Leader in Community and Indigenous relations, training and employment by 2014.
6. Workforce Development Principle Target Target December 2010 December 2014 50 Indigenous Staffout of 600 = 8% 15%90 out of 600
7. Vacancy opportunities Direct Employment- Kagara Operations - Kagara Exploration 2. Contractor/Supplier Employment- Kagara Operations - Kagara Exploration 3. Community Incubation - Traditional Owner projects - Community capacity building eg CDEP