Social Impact Management Plan for Clermont Mine Closure

September 3, 2025

Wall Planning Group (WPG) is working with Glencore to develop a Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) for the Clermont Mine Closure Preparedness Project. This work builds upon WPG’s earlier Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the Clermont Mine, ensuring that insights, data, and recommendations collected during the SIA are carried

through into a practical, forward-focused management plan.

Mine closures present significant challenges for communities that are economically reliant on large-scale resource projects. For Clermont and surrounding Central Queensland communities, the closure of the mine represents a major shift in local employment, economic activity, and community identity.

The SIMP Provides Glencore with a Framework to:

Mitigate the negative impacts of mine closure on the Clermont community and workforce.
Identify and enhance opportunities for positive impacts, such as skills transition, economic diversification, and community-led initiatives.
Engage openly with stakeholders to ensure concerns are addressed and opportunities realised.
Support sustainable social and economic outcomes beyond the life of the mine.

Key Findings & Recommendations

WPG’s approach recognises the importance of sustainable business practices in achieving both social and political licence to operate. The SIMP emphasises

proactive engagement with stakeholders, targeted mitigation strategies, and investment in initiatives that support long-term resilience for Clermont and the

surrounding region.

Outcome & Impact

By integrating sustainability into mine closure planning, WPG is helping Glencore reduce risks and achieve stronger community and stakeholder outcomes. The SIMP

provides a roadmap for balancing business, environmental, and social considerations, ensuring that Clermont’s community can continue to thrive long after mining operations have ceased.

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