Glencore recognises International Men’s Day

Media statement
Sydney, Australia

Today is International Men’s Day and Glencore is pleased to recognise the positive value men bring to our mining operations and business across Australia.

Mining continues to be a cornerstone of our economy and Australia has a proud heritage of producing some of the best mine workers in the world.

While we continue to encourage greater gender diversity and inclusion in our business, most of our workforce is made up of men.  Glencore is very fortunate to have some operations where generations of fathers and sons have worked – and continue to work – together.  These men are experts in their field, from diesel fitters, truck drivers, environmental scientists, engineers and electricians to accountants, lawyers, safety officers, mine managers and community relations workers.

International Men's Day is held annually on 19 November. It is an opportunity to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity. Today our focus is on acknowledging the contribution of our male workers, valuing male role models across the business and highlighting a variety of programs focused on improving male health.

Glencore’s success owes much to our people and it’s important that we protect them and maintain a focus on health and wellbeing. We encourage positive discussions around men’s health, both in the workplace and in the broader community. We support a range of initiatives, including Movember, Beyond Blue, Mates in Mining and R U OK Day.

These organisations do important work that saves lives, by giving men the facts; identifying, understanding and reducing the stigma of asking for help; creating services that work for men and change behaviours for the better.

These initiatives raise awareness of important mental and physical health issues – from depression and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer.

Today is an opportunity for us to thank all the men in our business for the positive contribution they make to our company and our industry.  We are proud of them and the work they do, which supports thousands of families, communities and businesses throughout Australia’s regions and cities.

For further information, please contact:

Francis De Rosa
m: +61 417 074 751
e: Francis De Rosa

Notes for editors

About Glencore Australia

In Australia, Glencore produces coal, zinc, nickel, cobalt, copper, lead and silver from 22 active mining operations. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including concentrators, smelters and refineries.

We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources with industrial customers around the world. Through our diverse portfolio, we responsibly supply the resources that advance everyday life.

We employ 17,460 people in Australia and in 2023 contributed almost $23.5 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $12.9 billion with 7,000 businesses across the country, as well as $8.2 billion in government tax and royalty payments.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people, to respecting the environment, to engaging openly and constructively with the Traditional Owners on whose lands we operate and to bringing value to local communities.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications. 

Learn more about Glencore Australia.