Hail Creek Open Cut
Lifetime emissions
52 million tonnes
Coal produced
19 million tonnes
Lifetime
3 years
Three year life-of-mine extension. JV that is 83% owned by Glencore: Anglo-Swiss multinational; largest commodity trader in the world; major miner. Founder Marc Rich indicted on charges of tax evasion, wire fraud, racketeering, and making oil deals with Iran during the Iran hostage crisis. Fined $1.8 billion by US Governmnet for corrupt dealings with foreign governments.
| Lifetime emissions direct | 1.56 million tonnes |
|---|---|
| Lifetime emissions scope 3 | 50.85 million tonnes |
| Annual emissions direct | 0.52 million tonnes |
| Annual emissions scope 3 | 16.95 million tonnes |
| Annual emissions total | 17.47 million tonnes |
| Annual coal production | 6.40 million tonnes |
| Project timeline | 2035–2038 |
Species at risk
Image credits
- Greater Glider image by Doug Gimesy
- Koala image by Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Squatter Pigeon image by Summerdrought, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Federal approval process
Stage 3/6
State approval process
Stage ?/9