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Hail Creek Open Cut

Hail Creek Open Cut mine is a large-scale coal operation that produces metallurgical and thermal coal for export.

Hail Creek Open Cut 2023 contribution

  • $1.8b

    Total contribution

  • 7,880,000

    Tonnes of saleable product

  • 1,020

    Employees and contractors

  • $974m

    Spent on goods and services

Advance your career in mining

We are looking for passionate, self-driven professionals to join us at Hail Creek Open Cut. We are a team of high performers focused on developing our people and optimising our asset.

Explore career opportunities at Hail Creek Open Cut.

Download our brochure (PDF 12MB) to find out more about working with us.

Location

The mine is located 120 kilometres south-west of Mackay in the Bowen Basin, Central Queensland.

Product coal is railed 100 kilometres to Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal for export.

Ownership

Glencore became the operator of Hail Creek in August 2018 after acquiring a majority interest in the mine and adjacent coal resources.

We are the major shareholder, with 84.67%, and manage the operations on behalf of a joint venture with Marubeni (12%) and Sumitomo (3.33%).

    Living and working at Hail Creek Open Cut Mine

    Living and working at Hail Creek Open Cut Mine

    Hear the stories of some of our people as they talk about working at Hail Creek Open Cut and living in the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
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Hear the stories of some of our people as they talk about working at Hail Creek Open Cut and living in the Mackay and Whitsunday region.

Glencore continues to engage openly and regularly with the communities in the Bowen Basin of Queensland.

We are committed to engaging with all stakeholders, particularly those in the local community.

Community investment

Glencore partners with organisations to promote sustainable development in:

Our community partnerships at Hail Creek Open Cut include:

  • Mackay Health District Emergency Education Program – a $200,000 investment to help the Rural Emergency and Trauma Enhancement Program team deliver training to rural areas
  • CQ Rescue Helicopter – plays a vital role for people in the region who need urgent medical treatment.

For more information on Glencore Coal Australia’s commitment to communities, download our Community Investment Program booklet (PDF 6.8MB).

Funding opportunities

Submission of funding applications is via the Smarty Grants website.

Use the links below to access documentation for Hail Creek Open Cut.

Hail Creek Eastern Margin Extension Project

Site publications

Proposed Mining Lease Application Number 700026 - Living Quarters/Camp

If you have any questions about Hail Creek Open Cut, please contact us using the information below.

If you have a media enquiry, visit our contact us page.

Operation enquiries

Address: Hail Creek QLD 4742
Tel: 1800 732 895

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Community complaints and enquiries

24 hours/7days

Tel: 1800 732 895

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