NC Release7 Apr 2020 00:39
Telfer & Havieron All interstate FIFO has been suspended for the time being. Rosters are being altered to minimise travel and interaction between work groups to minimise the chance of transmission of COVID-19. We recognise our responsibility to help protect people in the remote and regional communities around Telfer. On 17 March 2020 we suspended drive-in, drive-out activities and face-to-face engagement with the Martu people to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their communities. We continue to provide practical support for their management of this crisis, and in conjunction with the Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (WDLAC) are working with the Martu to identify and support relevant programmes. Newcrest is also working with the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) as the lead agency for the COVID-19 emergency response in the Pilbara. In addition, as a member of the Chamber of Minerals & Energy in WA (CME), Newcrest is one of 20 companies to donate a total of A$6.6 million to Foodbank, RFDS, and Lifeline.