Glendell Continuation Project - Protest Activity

Media statement
Sydney, Australia

The protest today is a repetition of claims made previously to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) who are considering the approval of the Glendell Continued Operations Project. In both the assessment of the project and in submissions to the IPC, Glencore has refuted these claims.

Glencore has undertaken five years of planning, investigation and consultation in developing the Glendell Continued Operations Project, particularly matters related to Ravensworth Homestead.

A detailed review was undertaken on the period of extended conflict between European colonisers and Aboriginal people from 1825 to the middle of 1827 to investigate claims by representatives of the Plains Clan of the Wonnarua People (PCWP) that a massacre of Aboriginal people took place on Ravensworth Estate including the project area.

These investigations have shown that:

• Sadly, a massacre of Aboriginal people took place on 2 September 1826.  However, this occurred outside the project area and more than 20 kilometres from the Ravensworth Homestead.
• This massacre occurred more than six years before the Ravensworth Homestead was built in 1832.

A thorough Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment was undertaken for the project, involving Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) and Knowledge Holders including the PCWP.

The PCWP claims are not shared by other Aboriginal groups consulted with for the project.

For further information, please contact:

Allyn Hamonet
m: +61 418 228 075
e: Allyn Hamonet

Nathan Ryan
m: +61 487 549 843
e: Nathan Ryan

Notes for editors

About Glencore

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly-sourced commodities that advance everyday life. The Group's operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.

With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 135,000 people, including contractors.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.

Glencore recognises our responsibility to contribute to the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.  Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050. In August 2021 we increased our medium-term emission reduction target to a 50% reduction by 2035 and introduced a new short-term target of a 15% reduction by 2026.

Visit Glencore's website to find out more.

About Glencore Australia

In Australia, Glencore produces coal, copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, lead, silver and gold from 25 mining operations. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including metals smelters, concentrators and refineries.

We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources with industrial customers around the world. Through our diverse portfolio, we responsibly supply the resources that advance everyday life.

We employ 17,690 people in Australia and in 2020 contributed over $13.8 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $9.5 billion with 7,890 businesses across the country, as well as $2.1 billion in government tax and royalty payments.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people, to respecting the environment, to engaging openly and constructively with the Traditional Owners on whose lands we operate and to bringing value to local communities.

Glencore recognises our responsibility to contribute to the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050. In August 2021 we increased our medium-term emission reduction target to a 50% reduction by 2035 and introduced a new short-term target of a 15% reduction by 2026.

Learn more about Glencore Australia.