Already planning to close its Mount Isa Mines underground copper operation in July, Glencore has created concern in the community by threatening to close its key copper processing assets, and ...

North Queensland’s ability to produce much-needed fertiliser for its cane farms could be severely hampered if Swiss mining giant Glencore pushes ahead with closing its Mount Isa copper smelter ...

Townsville Enterprise chief executive Claudia Brumme-Smith and Mount Isa Copper Smelter general manager Adam Purkis touring Mount Isa copper smelter. Picture: Supplied.

Major mining companies have called for urgent government intervention to preserve Australia’s copper processing facilities to unlock future wealth for Northern Queensland.

Mount Isa Copper Smelter general manager Adam Purkis said the cost of manufacturing was high due to labour and power energy costs.

North Queensland’s copper supply chain is being stifled by rising energy prices, stretched freight networks, and outdated operating models, as the fight continues for a government intervention ...

Glencore’s Mount Isa mining operation, known as MICO, is closing this month, leaving it more reliant on supply from small and medium-sized copper mines in the northwest of Queensland, including ...

NQ copper industry needs changes to energy, freight networks, operating models Stifled by rising energy prices, stretched freight networks, and outdated operating models, NQ’s copper industry ...