Sustainability in its simplest assessment has been defined as meeting the needs of the present without jeopardising the needs of future generations'. For the mining industry alone, this statement could indeed be interpreted by the many cynics in our community as an oxymoron; as mining's very existence requires the extraction and consumption of finite resources._x000D_
However for the future of industry as a whole, the integration of mining, minerals processing and manufacturing presents us with a unique opportunity to achieve sustainability through the continued supply of metals and materials for society, in a manner which can achieve positive social outcomes through a triple bottom line approach._x000D_
The Kwinana Industrial Area has been Western Australia's premier heavy industrial precinct for more than 40 years and its prevailing level of prosperity will ensure it remains a significant contributor to the State economy through the 21st century._x000D_
The Kwinana industries depend on each other for the production of essential raw materials vital to their manufacturing and refining process, an innovation that also has significant environmental benefits._x000D_
Formed in 1991, the Kwinana Industries Council strives to foster positive interaction between member companies and with the local community.The aims are: to co-ordinate the activities of Kwinana industries on a range of common issues; provide effective liaison with the local community; promote a positive image of Kwinana industries; highlight contributions to the community by Kwinana industries; and work towards the long-term viability of the Kwinana Industrial Area._x000D_
The Kwinana Industries Council facilities these aims by focusing on developing and employing leading edge technology, giving workplace health, safety and environment top priority, and taking a committed, responsible and pro-active approach to environmental protection, whilst forging a two-way partnership with the local community._x000D_
The sustainability of industry is the key objective for the Kwinana Industries Council and through the involvement of the 13 member companies industry strives to: achieve efficient processing of resources to provide a range of goods and services needed by the community; achieve acceptable and decreasing level of environmental impact; provide jobs and income for our community; and engage co-operative projects that benefit the local communities, the State and Australia.