The Aurukun Bauxite Project is a joint venture between Glencore (70%) and Mitsubishi Development (30%) but is managed by Glencore, one of the world’s largest diversified resource companies.

Our global operations comprise around 60 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.

About Glencore

Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. We do this by being active at every stage of the commodity supply chain. Our diversity by geography, product and activity, maximises the value we create for our business and its diverse stakeholders.

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About Glencore Australia

In Australia, Glencore operates 23 mines across our coal, copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt commodity businesses. With operations in Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, we provide work for 18,190 people.

We have a successful track record of operating in Australia for over 25 years.

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About Mitsubishi Development

Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd has a long history in the Australian resource industry and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, an integrated business with a global network of around 1,700 group companies and a presence in 90 countries and regions.

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About the project

Glencore is assessing the feasibility of developing a new open cut bauxite mine in western Cape York, Queensland, 23 kilometres north-east of Aurukun and approximately 160 kilometres south of Weipa.
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Project history

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About Aurukun

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Our approach to community

We are committed to building and maintaining long-term collaborative relationships with the community based on openness and integrity.
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Our purpose and values

We responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life.
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Our approach to sustainability

We focus strongly on health and safety, reducing our environmental impacts and investing in the community.
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