Mining company Glencore is assessing the future of its copper processing assets in Mount Isa and Townsville, with almost 700 direct jobs at risk.

The Mount Isa Mines complex began in 1924, with lead, silver and zinc initially ... Glencore has also confirmed the future of the copper smelter in Mount Isa and the copper refinery in Townsville ...

The contract workers were at the Mount Isa Mines copper smelter when a steam vent opened adjacent to where they were working. A 26-year-old man suffered burns to 60 per cent of his body from the ...

Glencore bosses say they are had weighing up the feasibility of keeping the Mt Isa Mines smelter open and its Townsville copper refinery, directly impacting up to 600 jobs. Mount Isa Mines has ...

The company's mining and smelting complex at Mount Isa produces copper anode and lead bullion containing silver and zinc concentrate. Copper anode is transported for refining at the company's copper ...

“The Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter is an important economic driver for northwest Queensland and we are working through several options to support its continued operations,” he said.