Glencore welcomes Prime Minister Albanese to Mount Isa Mines
Media statement
Mount Isa, Australia
Glencore welcomed the Prime Minister, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, at Mount Isa Mines (MIM) as part of a mine site visit today.
MIM is one of Australia’s most iconic zinc and copper mining operations and is also home to the only copper smelter and refinery in Queensland.
Glencore is one of Australia’s largest producers of metals and minerals including zinc, copper, cobalt and nickel, which will all be needed to facilitate the global transition to a net zero future.
“We were delighted to host the Prime Minister and pleased that he was able to take time to visit our zinc operations”, said Sam Strohmayr, head of Glencore’s zinc and copper business in Australia. “We were also grateful to have the opportunity to discuss the increasing importance of metals and minerals in Australia and the contribution our operations make to the region.”
Last year, Glencore’s Queensland metals business employed 4,450 people and contributed A$2.4 billion to the economy, including A$1.7 billion spent on goods and services, working with around 2,130 suppliers.
“Mount Isa is one of Australia’s most successful mining towns and this is in large part to the support we get from the community”, said Mr Strohmayr.
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About Glencore Australia
In Australia, Glencore produces coal, zinc, nickel, cobalt, copper, lead and silver from 23 active mining operations. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including metals concentrators, smelters 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 18,190 people in Australia and in 2022 contributed nearly $20 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $10.4 billion with 7,370 businesses across the country, as well as $7.5 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 Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines operates two separate mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources that have enduring roles in our society. The site hosts the world’s largest zinc resource base, as well as the biggest network of underground mine development in the world.
The site includes three copper underground mines, two zinc underground mines, the copper concentrator and smelter, as well as the zinc-lead concentrator, lead smelter and zinc filter plant. Together, these represent one of Australia’s largest industrial complexes.
As well as the Australian market, our products are exported to countries throughout Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom, contributing billions of dollars to the Australian economy every year. We provide work for about 4,450 employees and contractors and are dedicated to supporting local people, local businesses, and creating strong links between our operations and the city of Mount Isa.