Hail Creek Open Cut

Proponent: Glencore
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

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Federal approval process
Stage 3/6
State approval process
Stage ?/9