McArthur River Mining welcomes consultation on Independent Monitor Community Report
Media statement
Darwin, Australia
McArthur River Mining (MRM) welcomes the release of the Independent Monitor’s (IM) latest Annual Report Card.
The Annual Report Card is being delivered to community members in the local region this week ahead of the release of the full report in December. It gives community members the opportunity to hear first-hand about the environmental performance of MRM’s operations.
The Annual Report Card reflects the continuous improvement in the environmental management and performance of the mine, with MRM achieving an overall compliance score of 97%, up from the previous reporting period’s compliance score of 96%.
The Annual Report Card again found the McArthur River and its creeks are in good health and the fish are safe to eat.
“We welcome the release of the IM’s Annual Report Card which again found an overall improvement in the environmental performance and management of our operations,” said MRM Acting General Manager Adam Hatfield.
“We remain committed to operating responsibly and to making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.
“The latest IM Annual Report Card confirms the positive progress we’ve continued to make in recent years and our ongoing commitment to protect the environment. We look forward to the full report being handed down by the Minister later this year.”
Background
The Independent Monitor undertakes an independent review of MRM and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, as required by the Authorisation for MRM issued under the Mining Management Act 2001.
Advisian Pty Ltd was appointed the Independent Monitor in December 2019. Advisian is part of the Worley Group and operates as an environmental consultancy with international standing.
The report provides independent oversight of the operations of McArthur River Mine, by both MRM as the operator, and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade as the regulator, with the report delivered to the Minister for Mining and Industry.
Statutory obligations require the Independent Monitor delivers community consultation activities with the people of Borroloola, which is taking place from Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November 2022.
The full report is anticipated for release on behalf of the Minister by the Department of Tourism, Industry and Trade in early December 2022.
For further information, please contact:
Rowland Richardson
m: +61 484 622 035
e: Rowland Richardson
Tracy Jones
m: +61 418 251 774
e: Tracy Jones
Francis de Rosa
m: +61 417 074 751
e: Francis de Rosa
Notes for editors
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 17,350 people in Australia and in 2021 contributed $14 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $9.2 billion with 8,630 businesses across the country, as well as $2.9 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.
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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 17,300 people in Australia and in 2021 contributed $14 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $9.2 billion with 8,600 businesses across the country, as well as $2.9 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.
About McArthur River Mine
McArthur River Mine is located in the Northern Territory approximately 730km south-east of Darwin and 60km south-west of Borroloola. MRM mines one of the world’s largest zinc and lead deposits.
MRM provides direct employment to about 1,130 people, including contractors. In 2020, we contributed over $500 million to the local, Territory and national economies through our payment of wages, spend on goods and services from 900 suppliers – much of which we sourced in the Territory – taxes and community investment projects.
Visit MRM's website for more information.