Resources Community Investment Initiative: Frequently asked questions

This is about contributing to iconic State infrastructure projects, helping to make our State an even better place to live for generations and helping to improve the communities that resources companies operate in. Contributions from companies will be publicly acknowledged and recognised through the RCII platforms.

Yes. The RCII is a State-first. It is unique in that it provides an additional mechanism for the resources sector to contribute to projects in the interests of Western Australians. Contributions are not in lieu of royalties.  Companies will be encouraged to contribute on a voluntary basis.

The RCII has been established to enable the resources sector to collectively contribute to projects that benefit the Western Australian community given the important role the sector plays in our economy and community. 

For more information, please contact RCII@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Specific amounts and their associated contribution schedules will be determined by tailored project agreements and milestones through agreement with each individual company.

Each company contributing to the RCII can determine the projects they wish to nominate funding to and individual project agreements will be established with agreed project milestones.

A project prioritisation criteria will be adopted and the Advisory Committee will use it to assess which projects will be suitable.

This initiative will provide an avenue for resources companies to invest in iconic State infrastructure projects, as well as community and social initiatives across the State for the benefit of Western Australians for generations to come. Significant State projects identified so far include the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Perth Concert Hall redevelopment, the Perth Zoo Master Plan, the Remote Aboriginal Communities Fund and additional contributions to Telethon.  The RCII will also extend to include smaller regional projects in areas such as education and training, health, Aboriginal well-being, and enhanced community infrastructure.

Companies that have already made an overall commitment towards the RCII can propose new projects to support. All RCII projects must have a clear community benefit.

Companies can do this by providing a concept proposal for the RCII Advisory Committee to consider. For more information, please contact RCII@dpc.wa.gov.au
 

The initiative is ongoing.  Contributions will not be in lieu of royalties but encouraged when companies are able to on a voluntary basis. Contributions from individual companies will be determined in partnership with government for specific projects over a finite period and with individual Project Funding Agreements.