Driving impact through collaborative Indigenous engagement

In 2025, the Thiess and MACA teams in Western Australia launched a coordinated effort to increase Indigenous business participation across the Hanock Iron Ore projects.

A cross-functional working group reviewed contracts, and detailed community profiling and stakeholder analysis, ensured an aligned approach with the client and engaged directly with Indigenous suppliers to build capability and strengthen relationships. As a result, Indigenous supplier spend grew from $157,000 in the first quarter of 2025 to $1.57 million for the remainder of the year. This demonstrates the impact of a deliberate, collaborative approach to supporting Indigenous participation and community benefit.