33 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 COMMUNITY We continued to demonstrate Westgold’s commitment to communities – through a targeted and valuesdriven social investment program that aligns with our communities’ needs. Guided by four strategic pillars – Youth & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Training & Employment, and Community Activation – we contributed $271,534 in direct support to our community partners and for initiatives across the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions. This includes support for the Carey Right Track Program, breakfast programs at Cue and Meekatharra schools, youth engagement through Blue Light PCYC, student visits to our Madington Training Facility, and support for local events such as the Meekatharra Outback Festival. We continued ourpartnerships with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Teach Learn Grow, with threeyear commitments to each of these organisations for greater impact. We also continued to strengthen our relationships with Traditional Owners through formal agreements, engagement and cultural heritage protection. These efforts reflect Westgold’s broader ESG strategy and our belief that strong, resilient communities are essential to long-term operational success. IN THE LOOP In line with our commitment to creating enduring value and reducing environmental impact, we partnered with Loop Upcycling to repurpose redundant uniforms. Loop provides innovative circular solutions that not only divert textiles from landfill – 193kg in FY25 – but also support social enterprises that empower First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic abuse, mature-age workers, migrants, and refugees. Through this partnership, 414 garments, otherwise destined for landfill, were transformed into 500 upcycled products, including teddy bears made from Westgold’s retired uniforms. These teddy bears are now used in Westgold’s community engagement efforts, symbolising care and connection while reinforcing our values of sustainability, inclusion, and local impact. CASE STUDY
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