Hillgrove Resources is committed to working in partnership with the local communities in which we operate to achieve sustainable benefits for all.
Building and maintaining strong, supportive relationships and partnerships with local people drives value creation for our business and our communities. We are committed to being a responsible member of the local communities by:
- maintaining an economically sustainable and responsible business;
- open and inclusive stakeholder engagement;
- contributing to the local, regional, state and national economy;
- partnering with local stakeholders and communities to enhance community capacity; and
- contributing to local environmental sustainability.
Through the set-up of the Kanmantoo Callington Community Consultative Committee (K4C) we have established an award-winning stakeholder engagement model, which has led to strong and enduring relationships with our neighbouring communities.
Community Excellence
A joint collaborative project between the Kanmantoo Callington Community Consultative Committee (K4C) and Hillgrove Resources continues to create opportunities for important local projects.
The ‘K4C Master Plan – Mining and Beyond: A Best Practice Community Approach From Kanmantoo-Callington’ demonstrates a leading approach for mining companies to engage with the communities in which they operate through the gathering and collation of community feedback over time. The master plan contains a vision that clearly identifies and simultaneously builds upon the areas of environment, heritage, arts and culture, and economic development.
The master plan has been a key enabler for important community projects, such as the war memorial in Kanmantoo and the development of the Callington Recreation Community Centre, which is a not-for-profit sports, recreation and community focused complex. The K4C is a forum for the community to come together to raise issues and encourage action on matters related to the Kanmantoo Copper Mine.
Community Impact
Award-winning community-led K4C Master Plan and community workshops
Community collaboration to improve amenities, eg using water trucks to fill neighbours’ tanks; creating fire breaks; sharing of environmental and weather diary
Delivering financial support to a range of local community assets, projects and groups
Community Support & Sponsorships
Hillgrove’s local procurement approach ensures the majority of the expenditure stays in the region, providing a multiplier effect to the local economy.
In addition to the direct economic injection, the mining operation at Kanmantoo has also resulted in vital infrastructure development, including power, water, roads, warehousing, seed cultivation facilities and valuable native vegetation and habitats.
Careful planning of infrastructure post mining provides an opportunity to create lasting value in the region long after the last tonne is produced, through agri-business, light industrial activity, recreation and tourism.
Hillgrove proudly sponsors local football Club and cricket clubs, along with supporting the Callington Agricultural and Horticultural Show and Christmas Pageant. We value being approached regarding local events and providing any support we can.
We also have strong partnerships with the mining industry including the SA Chamber of Mining and Energy (SACOME), the Adelaide branch of AusIMM and working closely with the University of Adelaide.
Requests for donations or sponsorship should be made in writing via our contact form outlining the opportunity and the benefit to the local community.
