QRC commends Glencore’s environmental credentials

GLENCORE has again demonstrated the resolute commitment of the resources sector to upholding the highest environmental standards, according to the Queensland Resources Council (QRC). The Queensland Government has certified 166 hectares of rehabilitated mined land at the company’s Rolleston coal operations in central Queensland.

QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said it was the second area of land certified by the Government after 220 hectares were signed off at the site last year.

“It’s an incredible achievement from Glencore and further underpins the industry’s commitment to world class rehabilitation. Close to 40 percent of mined land at the company’s Rolleston open cut coal mine south of Emerald has been certified or almost 400 hectares,” Mr Macfarlane said.

“The Queensland resources industry is committed to returning mined land to post mining uses which ensures ongoing economic opportunities for the area. Last year’s certified land at Rolleston is being used for grazing cattle.”

In financial year 2018/19 the Queensland resources industry invested $74.3 billion into the state’s economy and supported more than 372,000 full time jobs while only using 0.1 percent of Queensland’s land mass, according to QRC.

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