Communities
We believe mining should create lasting benefits for the people and places where we operate. By investing in local initiatives, supporting education and employment opportunities, and fostering strong partnerships, we aim to make a positive impact and help build thriving communities for generations to come.
Our Pillars
Education & Training
Maximise local education, training and employment opportunities
Healthy Communities
Promote and advance the health and wellbeing of the communities in which we operate.
Economic Prosperity
Improve town liveability, community services, facilities and infrastructure.
First Nations
Support and promote initiatives that collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Supporting better outcomes for our communities
BUMA Australia is committed to supporting the success of the communities where we operate by fostering and maintaining enduring relationships built on trust. Our goal is to identify and tailor areas for investment and social benefits that contribute to sustainable and positive lifestyle outcomes. From supporting education, health, wellbeing, and infrastructure to funding local programs, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
Our Commitments
What BUMA Australia will support
BUMA Australia will sponsor community events, activities or projects that:
- Align with our community engagement pillars; and
- Provide a benefit to the community.
On a case-by-case basis BUMA Australia will consider sponsorship of individual teams and/or individuals’ participant in an event.
What BUMA Australia will not support
- Political or religious organisations or campaigns.
- Activities considered hazardous, environmentally irresponsible, unethical, illegal, or conflict with BUMA Australia’s Code of Conduct.
- Activities which encourage the irresponsible use of alcohol or drugs or promote gambling.
- Activities which are usually exclusively funded by government.
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Repeated one‑off donations to the same organisation within a 12‑month period.
Apply for Sponsorship
If you would like BUMA Australia to consider sponsoring your event, please download the application form
Investment in our Communities
First Nations Employee Program
BUMA Tertiary & Trade Scholarship
Supporting Young People Through PCYC
Basketball Clinics in Nebo
Improving Care at Mackay District Special School
BUMA Donates to Blackbutt Show Society
Stakeholders
At BUMA Australia, we believe in building strong, lasting relationships with all our stakeholders—partners, clients, suppliers, communities, and regulators. Our commitment to safety, integrity, collaboration, people, and progress guides everything we do, ensuring we create sustainable value for everyone we work with.
- Safety as a shared responsibility – We prioritise the well-being of our people, communities, and the environment, embedding safety into every decision we make.
- Integrity at our core – We do what we say we will do, fostering trust and transparency in every partnership.
- Collaborative partnerships – We work closely with stakeholders to achieve common goals, find innovative solutions, and drive mutual success.
- Investing in people and communities – We respect the history, diversity, and contributions of those we work with and actively support the communities in which we operate.
- A commitment to progress – We embrace change, technology, and sustainable practices to create a better future for the industry and society.
Corporate Governance
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical practices to ensure responsible growth and protect stakeholder interests.