Glencore’s Integra Underground Mine to cease operations in 2022
Media statement
Glencore has commenced discussions with the workforce at its Integra underground coal mine in relation to ceasing coal production in 2022.
This is an estimated 12 months earlier than the original scheduled life of mine plan.
In 2019 the Integra coal mine, located in the NSW Upper Hunter region, produced 1.7 million tonnes of saleable metallurgical coal and currently supports a workforce of 277 people.
Options to further develop the mine were investigated but a combination of economic and market factors do not support continued operations.
Some development activity at the mine will be reduced in the near term, resulting in a small reduction in employee numbers. The workforce will continue to reduce through to the final completion of mining in 2022.
“This is disappointing news for our employees but we are focused on giving our people as much notice as possible. We will have support services in place for all our workers as we appreciate the impact this will have on them and their families,” a Glencore spokesperson said.
Glencore will consider voluntary redundancies as part of the consultation process.
For further information, please contact:
Francis de Rosa
m: +61 417 074 751
e: Francis de Rosa
Allyn Hamonet
m: +61 418 228 075
e: Allyn Hamonet
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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 commodities. 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 its global marketing network.
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 160,000 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.
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About Glencore Australia
Glencore has operated in Australia for over 20 years and holds significant interests in a range of commodity industries across all mainland states and the Northern Territory.
We employ about 18,720 people across the coal, copper, zinc, nickel and oil industries.
In 2019, Glencore contributed about $14.8 billion to the regional, state and national economies in Australia. The most significant economic contribution came from core business activities: employing people, sourcing from local communities, and paying taxes to host governments.
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