Community & Heritage
Traditional Owners & Heritage
We acknowledge the Nharnuwangga, Wajarri and Ngarlawangga (NWN) peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate. We are committed to respectful engagement, local procurement and regional partnerships.
We recognise that there are many places that are culturally important to the NWN people, and we remain committed to conserving this heritage and working with Traditional Owners to ensure significant sites are identified, respected and protected.
Endurance Mining remains committed to respectful engagement, to listen, develop a better understanding of Traditional Owner culture and history, and to act on what we have learnt. Through this process we strive to play a role in reconciling the suffering of the past and to supporting a positive future for the NWN people.
Endurance Mining actively supports the local Ranger program, which includes training for rangers to achieve certificate II and IIIs in conservation and land management.
We are also committed to working with the broader community in nearby Meekatharra and ensuring that our operations provide mutual benefit.
Investing in our Community
Endurance Mining is proud to be a long-term partner of the Shire of Meekatharra. We recognise the Shire as a hub for the Mid-West region and an important stakeholder in the success of the Abra Operation
Our support includes sponsorship of community events such as the Spirit of Meekatharra Festival, ongoing engagement with local leaders, and investment in projects that deliver shared value for residents, businesses, and Traditional Owners.
Social Investment Programme
Through our Social Investment Programme, Endurance Mining provides funding for initiatives that:
Support education, training, and skills development
Enhance community wellbeing and liveability
Promote local business and economic participation
Protect and celebrate cultural heritage
Questions and concerns
Endurance Mining values open, two-way communication. Community members can ask questions or raise concerns about our operations at any time. Common areas of interest include:
- Employment: pathways for local and regional jobseekers
- Royalties and Tax: contributions made to State and Federal governments
- Economics: the mine’s contribution to the local economy
- Rehabilitation: how land and habitat are restored after mining
- Tailings: safe management of storage facilities