Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations
Reported emissions vs baseline, 2024–2024
Credit surrenders — Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations
| Year | Emissions | Baseline | Gap | ACCUs | SMCs | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–25 | 82 kt | 100 kt | -18 kt | — | — | Under baseline |
What this means
Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations is a metal ore mining facility operated by Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd in WA. Like all covered facilities, iron ore, gold and base metal mining uses significant diesel and electricity. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.
In 2023–24, Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations came in under its baseline — reporting emissions of 82 kt against an obligation of 100 kt, a surplus of 18 kt. Facilities that come in under baseline can generate Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs), which can be sold to facilities that need to cover an overage.
Across the metal ore mining sector, 8 of 8 covered facilities reported emissions above their baseline in 2023–24. The table below compares Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Operations with other metal ore mining facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism.
Metal Ore Mining facilities — Safeguard Mechanism 2023–24
| Facility | Operator | State | Emissions | vs Baseline | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockman 2 / Nammuldi Mines | Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited | WA | 312 kt | +127 kt | ACCU buyer |
| NMK01 Nickel West Mt Keith Facility | BHP NICKEL WEST PTY LTD | WA | 201 kt | +101 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Brockman 4 Mine | Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited | WA | 236 kt | +94 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Fimiston Operations | KALGOORLIE CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINES PTY LTD | WA | 230 kt | +93 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Mount Isa Mines Copper and Zinc Operations | MOUNT ISA MINES LIMITED | QLD | 410 kt | +82 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Paraburdoo Mine | Hamersley Iron Pty. Limited | WA | 164 kt | +64 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Telfer Gold Mine | Newcrest Mining Limited | WA | 354 kt | +63 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Solomon Mine | FMG SOLOMON PTY LTD | WA | 452 kt | +62 kt | ACCU + SMC |
All data sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator (Australian Government). Zerra is an independent data platform and is not affiliated with any listed facility or operator.