Xstrata Coal is committed to making a positive and meaningful contribution to local communities.  Our approach to working with the local communities of Raglan, Marmor and Bajool is no different.

Xstrata was recognised for the fourth year for 2010-11 as the leading company in the mining sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for our contribution to the economies, communities and environments in which we work.  Xstrata Coal provides extensive community support throughout its global operations and works in partnership with others to address areas of community need.

The Xstrata Coal Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal Community Fund is a community donations and sponsorship program that supports community initiatives in and around the communities of Raglan, Marmor and Bajool.

To receive funding, applicants must provide services or manage community initiatives  that contribute to the wellbeing and development of these communities.

Examples of community initiatives that Xstrata Coal has funded through various other community funds include:

• sponsorship of major community events: agricultural shows, rodeos, Christmas carols/carnivals
• equipment and coaching clinics for sporting groups
• upgrading facilities and equipment for community groups
• contributions to charitable groups that provide local social services such as hostels and crisis accommodation, meals-on-wheels, aged care, kindergartens
• contribution to schools and other educational facilities for equipment.

Please complete the Xstrata Coal Balaclava Island Coal Export Terminal Community Fund Application Form below and return to Xstrata Coal by:

• Post: Send a completed form to Xstrata Coal BICET Community Fund, Xstrata Coal Queensland, Reply Paid 2587, Brisbane QLD 4001 (no stamp required)
• Email: Scan your completed form and email to balaclavaislandinfo@xstratacoal.com.au

Please keep a copy of your application for your records.

For more information or advise, or to request a hard copy application form, contact the Community Relations Team on:
Phone: 1800 145 265 or
Email: balaclavaislandinfo@xstratacoal.com.au