Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine August 2015 | Page 67

MINING production capacity , encouraging local small business enterprises supplying goods and services , micro-financing opportunities to generate new small business enterprises etc . Goods and services provided locally , rather than imported from another country are likely to result in significant economic benefit both to remote mining operations and the surrounding local communities .
Such enlightened approaches to engaging at the local level create value and in turn make companies more attractive in financial and investment markets ( because of reduced operational risk ). They also protect value already created through successful exploration and development programs by generating a sense of ownership and empowerment in the local communities that will reduce social and security risk and enhance the ability to sustain the business activity .

Company Information

INDUSTRY
Mining
HEADQUARTERS
Suite 9 , 1297 Hay St , West Perth 6005
FOUNDED
1995
KEY PEOPLE
Trish O ’ Reilly CEO
Final Comments AAMIG ’ s efforts are directed towards building positive and productive relationships between business and governments , local communities and society in general , establishing a greater sense of collaboration resulting in a move away from treating business success and social welfare as a zero-sum gain .
With business success comes the opportunity for significant socio-economic development . Poverty reduction needs to be aligned with regional economic growth in order to be successful . AAMIG ’ s purpose is to help the resources industry to be engaged productively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that this happens to the benefit of all . www . aamig . com 67