Glencore

Renegade Resources has bought out Sovereign Metals’ interest in the Carpentaria joint venture agreement (JVA), to join Glencore in holding a portion of the North West Queensland copper-gold project.

Glencore intends to focus on investing in transition metals including copper, cobalt and metals for a low carbon future as the company transitions to a new executive leadership.

Glencore has named global head of coal Gary Nagle as the company’s new chief executive, with Ivan Glasenberg set to step down from the role next year.

Glencore will supply cobalt to Chinese battery manufacturer Green Eco-manufacture Hi-tech (GEM) for an additional five years after expanding their partnership.

Glencore has received a ministerial approval to continue operations at the McArthur River zinc mine in the Northern Territory. 

Glencore is aiming to supply the electric vehicle industry with ethical nickel and cobalt, demonstrating the mining industry’s commitment to having a positive social impact.

Joint venture (JV) partners Yancoal and Glencore are set to stand down contract staff at their Hunter Valley coal operations in New South Wales.

Orica has secured a five-year contract to deliver explosives technology and blasting services for Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations.

The SEW-Eurodrive Coal Mine of the Year award recognises a coal mine that is performing well or has carried out an innovative project or program.  

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards Metso Outotec Excellence in Environmental Management award recognises a mine, company, or project that has developed or carried out an innovative, environmentally focused program. 

Sandvik has signed a long-term agreement with Glencore Queensland Metals to supply underground mobile mining equipment at Glencore’s Queensland and New South Wales metalliferous mines.

Mining companies such as Newmont, Glencore and Eriez Flotation are set to form a consortium to improve the energy efficiency of mineral processing operations.

Thiess has secured a $340 million contract extension with Glencore to provide mining services at the Mt Owen coal operations in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

Glencore has been awarded a financial lifeline by the Queensland Government to extend the operation of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery beyond 2022. 

The Australian Government has invested $50 million in a carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) fund, a decision that is welcomed by Glencore.

Glencore is reviewing the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery in Queensland.

Zinc market turbulence is starting to fade as miners become more optimistic about the commodity’s future.

Nathan River Resources has received backing from London-listed Amur Minerals and Glencore to progress its Roper Bar iron ore project in the Northern Territory.

Glencore has joined the founding members of the Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA) to help tackle ethical issues pervading the country’s cobalt supply chain.

Glencore will temporarily shut down sites and equipment at a number of New South Wales and Queensland coal operations to manage its production profile as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global market.