At Peabody, we understand that many of our operations are on or near land that is
culturally significant to Indigenous peoples and communities. We also understand there
are longstanding ties between our mine sites and the communities in which we operate,
with several historical heritage sites located across our mining leases. Our approach to
managing cultural heritage is grounded in proactive engagement, which is essential for
the positive and sustainable management of cultural heritage, mitigating risks and
maintaining our social license to operate.
Peabody values Indigenous peoples as key stakeholders in our mining operations and in the
sustainable and proactive management of their cultural heritage and the environment.
Within Peabody’s Australian operations, engagement with Traditional Owner groups begins
prior to regulatory approval of any mining project, and continues throughout the
duration of the project. The process emphasizes communication and respect for
traditional decision-making frameworks. At Peabody’s U.S. operations, cultural heritage
assessments are conducted as part of the environmental permitting process, with
consultation and mitigation measures implemented as needed.
As part of the management of Peabody’s cultural heritage sites in Australia, staff and
contractors complete online training programs as well as on-site cultural awareness
sessions facilitated by the relevant Aboriginal Australian party to ensure they
understand the value of these sites. In the U.S., Peabody is actively completing the
final reclamation of the Black Mesa/Kayenta Mine complex in Arizona, restoring the land
in line with a comprehensive sustainability plan and ongoing involvement with the
landowners, the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe.