Sustainability at Kestrel is centered around undertaking our business and operations to fit to our place in the landscape. For us, sustainability is about continuing viability for Kestrel, and the people, country and systems we interact with. We respect cultural, environment, wellbeing and community values, build authentic relationships and adapt to changing conditions for our operation.
We’re proud that Kestrel was the first coal mine in Queensland to achieve rehabilitation certification of a previously mined area which has been returned to high value dryland farming condition. We’re an underground mining operation, so at the surface we have limited footprint with only a subtle impact on the landscape. We’ll continue the good practice of progressive rehabilitation throughout our mine life.
Kestrel delivers genuine social investment in our community, indigenous peoples and the region through ongoing programs: the Community Development Fund (CDF) and the Future Fund to support indigenous development. We seek to form long-term relationships with our direct neighbours. We source locally where possible and practical and help develop opportunities as our contribution to the social good, building beneficial partnerships and pathways for our community.
Kestrel respects the country, peoples and practices of the past, present and future. We maintain a voluntary cultural heritage agreement (CHIMA) with the Western Kangoulu people, the Traditional Owner applicants of the Kestrel mine area. As part of maintaining our agreement, we consult and survey prior to disturbance works and preserve culturally significant artefacts and locations.