6 Sheffield Resources Limited Annual Report 2024 KMS is committed to supporting local and Aboriginal businesses. A permanent Kimberley based residential workforce, contracting with local businesses, including contracts awarded to Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal owned businesses all form part of the KMS operating environment. Key contracts including waste mining, tailings storage facility construction and maintenance, road maintenance and staff transport have been awarded to local and Aboriginal owned businesses. KMS proudly supported a number of community and local business events during the year, including local careers expos, the Derby Boab Festival, the Kimberley Economic Forum, the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Women’s Leadership amongst other forums. Throughout the financial year, KMS has continued to strengthen relationships with the Joombarnburu and Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporations, representing Traditional Owners. This has included engagement following the discovery of Aboriginal cultural artefacts in the mine area which led to a partial suspension of Thunderbird’s Section 18 approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. The matter is currently before the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs for consideration. Review of Operations During the 2024 financial year, KMS recruited 108 people, with a total direct workforce of 119 employees. As at 30 June 2024, 83% of the direct workforce are permanent residents of Broome, Derby and surrounding West Kimberley communities, reflecting the commitment to a locally based workforce. KMS is proud to have 30% Aboriginal employment within its direct workforce, 29% female representation, and with 95% of staff employed on a full-time basis. Female Male
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