QRC applauds Glencore’s environmental credentials

QUEENSLAND Resources Council chief executive, Ian Macfarlane, today applauded Glencore’s environmental credentials after the company received certification from the Queensland Government for the rehabilitation of 220 hectares of land at its Rolleston Open Cut coal mine south of Emerald.

“It’s another clear and practical example of Glencore’s commitment to the environment and the sustainability of mining in regional Queensland,” he said.

"I congratulate Glencore on again demonstrating its high standards set by its team in the rehabilitation of mined land, this certification covers an area of around 200 Suncorp Stadiums.

“It’s the second time Glencore’s coal operations in Queensland have received certification with the company’s Newlands operations awarded certification for 73 hectares of land last year.

“Queensland’s coal industry adheres to some of the highest environmental standards in the world with a strong focus on the rehabilitation of land post mining.

“The Queensland resources industry is committed to sustainable environmental practices, including world-class rehabilitation, which ensures our resources are developed to our best advantage for local economies and local communities.”

Queensland resources sector supports 280,000 full-time jobs while only using 0.1 per cent of the State’s land mass, Mr Macfarlane said.

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