What Glencore Australia does

Glencore Australia is the Australian operating subsidiary of Glencore plc, one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies. The business operates 16 active mining and metallurgical sites across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, producing thermal and coking coal (across 16 coal operations including Bulga, Hunter Valley Operations, Ulan, Oaky Creek, Rolleston, Mangoola, and others), copper, zinc, lead, silver, nickel, and cobalt (via Mount Isa Mines, Copper Refineries, McArthur River Mine, and Murrin Murrin Operations). McArthur River Mine is the world's second-largest zinc and lead deposit, producing 274,600 tonnes of zinc, 52,300 tonnes of lead, and over 1.2 million ounces of silver in 2025, with a 2013-approved expansion extending mine life to 2038. Glencore Australia also holds the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Queensland feasibility stage, a pastoral business through Colinta Holdings (up to 60,000 head of cattle on 1.27 million acres), and Glencore Oil (import and wholesale fuel distribution across multiple states, operating under Australia's Fuel Security Act).

The company's core technology is grounded in proprietary mining and metallurgical processing IP, including IsaMill (fine-grinding technology invented at Mount Isa), PBOX (lead-zinc separation developed at McArthur River Mine), IsaSmelt, JamesonCell, Albion Process, IsaKidd, Zipatank, Hypersparge, and the XPS expert process solutions service line. These technologies are commercialized globally through the Glencore Technology sub-brand and used across more than 150 mining and metallurgical sites worldwide. Infrastructure is integrated end-to-end, including the Bing Bong Loading Facility (90,000-tonne concentrate storage) and the MV Aburri barge (operated by the Carpentaria Shipping Services joint venture with Indigenous Business Australia, P&O Maritime Services, and the Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Association).

Revenue is generated via direct commodity production and global marketing of more than 90 commodities, supported by financing, logistics, and ancillary services. The go-to-market is B2B industrial sales to customers in automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing, oil and refining, and food processing sectors, with marketing reach through 90+ offices in 50+ countries. Glencore Australia is a private company (Glencore Australia Holdings Pty Ltd), wholly owned by publicly-listed Glencore plc, contributing AUD $19.31 billion to the Australian economy in 2025, with 16,820 employees and contractors, 6,440 Australian suppliers, and AUD $2.69 billion in wages and salaries.

Name

Glencore Australia

Legal name

Glencore Australia Holdings Pty Ltd

Website

https://glencore.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Glencore Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Glencore plc, operating 16 active mining and metallurgical sites producing coal, copper, zinc, lead, nickel, cobalt, silver, and bauxite for global industrial customers, with proprietary processing technologies (IsaMill, PBOX, IsaSmelt) and integrated export infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Mining and Metals

NAICS

Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining (212230), Metal Ore Mining (2122), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Ore Mining (Open-Pit & Underground) (IMAKADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metallurgical Coal Mining (Coking/PCI Coal) (IMAKAIAB), Exploration & Resource Development (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Thermal coal production
• Zinc lead mining
• Nickel cobalt processing
• Bauxite extraction
• Fuel import distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Commodity Production and Marketing: Production and global marketing of more than 90 commodities including coal, copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, lead, silver, gold, and bauxite. Customers are industrial consumers in automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing, oil and food processing sectors. Company also provides financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.
2. Oil Import and Distribution: Import and distribution of fuel products in Australia, supplying mining and agricultural operations' fuel needs, wholesale fuel market and independent fuel producers. Complies with Australian Fuel Security Act including minimum stockholding obligation.
3. Pastoral Operations: Colinta Holdings operates pastoral business with cattle breeding, backgrounding and fattening operations targeting live export and feedlotting markets in northern Australia and fattening in southern regions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Glencore Australia is a diversified natural resource company that operates 16 active mining and metallurgical sites producing coal, copper, zinc, lead, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, and bauxite. It runs Queensland Metals (Mount Isa Mines, Copper Refineries, Glencore Port Operations), McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory, Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, and the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Queensland. The company also imports and distributes fuel products through Glencore Oil, runs a pastoral business (Colinta Holdings), and commercializes proprietary mining and processing technologies through Glencore Technology.

Product overview

Glencore Australia is a diversified natural resource company operating a portfolio of mining and processing operations across Australia. The company operates 16 active coal mines (producing thermal and coking coal) in NSW and Queensland, Queensland Metals operations including Mount Isa Mines (copper, zinc, lead smelting/refining) and Copper Refineries, McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory (one of the world's largest zinc and lead deposits), Murrin Murrin nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, the Aurukun Bauxite Project in feasibility stage, Colinta Holdings pastoral business, and Glencore Oil import/distribution operations. The company also commercializes proprietary technologies through Glencore Technology including IsaMill, JamesonCell, IsaSmelt, Albion Process, XPS, Zipatank, Hypersparge, IsaKidd, and Aquarius Energy. Operations are supported by infrastructure including the Bing Bong Loading Facility and fleet including the MV Aburri barge. The company contributes approximately $19.31 billion annually to the Australian economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IsaMill: Mining technology developed at Mount Isa Mines, now used globally for fine-grinding ore
• IsaSmelt
• JamesonCell
• Albion Process
• XPS
• Zipatank
• Hypersparge
• IsaKidd
• Aquarius Energy

Products and services

• Coal Operations Glencore operates 16 active coal mines across New South Wales and Queensland, producing thermal and coking coal for export. Operations include Bulga Coal, Clermont Open Cut, Collinsville Open Cut, Hail Creek Open Cut, Hunter Valley Operations, Integra Underground, Liddell Coal Operations, Mangoola Open Cut, Mt Owen/Glendell Open Cut, Newlands Coal, Oaky Creek Coal, Ravensworth Operations, Rolleston Open Cut, Ulan Coal, and United Wambo.
• Queensland Metals Queensland Metals encompasses Mount Isa Mines (copper, zinc, lead smelting and refining), Copper Refineries Pty Ltd, and Glencore Port Operations, producing refined copper, zinc, lead, and related by-products for industrial consumers.
• McArthur River Mine Open cut zinc and lead mine in the Northern Territory producing 274,600 tonnes of zinc, 52,300 tonnes of lead, and over 1.2 million ounces of silver in 2025. Exports concentrate via Bing Bong Loading Facility.
• Murrin Murrin Operations Nickel and cobalt operations in Western Australia's Goldfields region, managed through Minara, producing nickel and cobalt for battery manufacturing and stainless steel sectors.
• Aurukun Bauxite Project Bauxite project in Queensland currently in feasibility assessment for development of a new mine with a life of approximately 20 years.
• Colinta Holdings Pastoral Operations Pastoral business operating up to 60,000 head of cattle on 1.27 million acres of land across the Hunter Valley, Mudgee region, central and north-west Queensland, and the Northern Territory, targeting live export and feedlotting markets.
• Glencore Oil Oil business that imports a range of fuel products to Australia, supplying mining and agricultural operations' fuel needs, the wholesale fuel market, and independent fuel producers. Operates import and distribution facilities across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, and Northern Territory.
• Glencore Technology Umbrella brand for Glencore's proprietary mining and processing technologies including IsaMill, JamesonCell, IsaSmelt, IsaKidd, Albion Process, Hypersparge, Zipatank, XPS, and Aquarius Energy, licensed for use by mining companies worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 active mining operations across Australia contributing $19.31 billion to national economy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Carpentaria Shipping ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Indigenous Business Australia, P/O Maritime Services, and local Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Association operates the MV Aburri bulk carrier barge. The 79.95m vessel transfers concentrate 28km offshore for transfer to ocean-going ships. Supports Indigenous employment and economic development in the Gulf of Carpentaria region.
• Indigenous Business AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquity partner in Carpentaria Shipping Services joint venture operating MV Aburri barge at Bing Bong Loading Facility.
• P&O Maritime ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime services partner in Carpentaria Shipping Services joint venture providing operational expertise for barge operations.
• Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional Owner partner in Carpentaria Shipping Services joint venture representing Indigenous communities in Gulf of Carpentaria region.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teck Resources: Teck Resources is a diversified miner with major metallurgical coal, copper, and zinc operations, directly comparable to Glencore Australia's coal and base metals portfolio. Teck's focus on steelmaking-coal and copper/zinc makes it a strong operational peer.
• South32: South32 is an Australian diversified miner (spun out of BHP) producing alumina, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, silver, and thermal/metallurgical coal from Australian and global operations. Its commodity mix and Australian base make it the closest mid-cap direct peer to Glencore Australia's diversified portfolio.
• Newmont Corporation: Newmont is the world's largest gold miner following the Newcrest acquisition, with Australian gold and copper operations. While more gold-focused, its Australian footprint (Cadia, Tanami) and base-metals byproduct exposure overlap with Glencore Australia's diversified mining activities.
• MMG Limited: MMG is a mid-tier base-metals miner with copper, zinc, and lead operations including the Las Bambas copper mine and Dugald River zinc mine in Australia. Its base-metals focus and Australian exposure (Dugald River in Queensland) make it a direct commodity and geography peer.
• Whitehaven Coal: Whitehaven Coal is an Australian pure-play coal producer (thermal and metallurgical) operating in NSW and Queensland. As a direct coal-only peer to Glencore Australia's substantial coal business, it provides a clean comparable for that segment's economics and ESG exposure.
• Boliden AB: Boliden is a European integrated zinc, copper, and nickel miner and smelter, with a similar mine-to-metal business model to Glencore Australia's Mount Isa and McArthur River operations. Comparable in scale and product mix (zinc, copper, lead, nickel).

Broad incumbents

• Vale SA: Vale is one of the world's largest diversified miners with iron ore, copper, and nickel operations. Its scale, integrated logistics, and exposure to industrial commodities parallel Glencore Australia's mining and marketing model, despite different geographic base.
• Anglo American: Anglo American is a global diversified miner with metallurgical coal, copper, iron ore, and platinum exposure, comparable in scale and portfolio breadth to Glencore plc's Australian operations. Both companies share the diversified, multi-commodity, vertically integrated business model.
• BHP Group: BHP is Australia's largest diversified miner, operating iron ore, copper, coal, and nickel assets with similar commodity exposure and global distribution footprint. As the dominant Australian mining incumbent, it is the most direct large-scale comparable to Glencore Australia's diversified mining and metallurgical operations.
• Rio Tinto: Rio Tinto is a top-tier global diversified miner with Australian iron ore, aluminum (bauxite), and copper operations, making it a direct functional peer. Glencore Australia's Mount Isa copper/zinc/lead and Aurukun bauxite project overlap with Rio Tinto's commodity portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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