Australia’s ability to produce basic metals, including copper, lead, zinc, nickel and construction steel, is in jeopardy, ...

The Swiss mining giant warned its Mt Isa copper smelter and Townsville copper refinery in Queensland were struggling and required taxpayer support. The huge fund intends to vote to keep Rio Tinto ...

All minerals are critical minerals for the modern world. The most important critical ‘mineral’ is energy which must be cheap ...

A digital replica of RMS Titanic's final resting place has shed light on the maritime tragedy that killed more than 1500 people. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional ...

The Mt Isa UV forecast and sun protection times are now available in the MetEye Text Views. More information about changes to UV products. It is important for all Australians or visitors to Australia, ...

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

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“The future for our long-life George Fisher mine, which produces zinc, lead and silver ... Glencore is assessing the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville copper refinery ...

including to zinc and lead operations within the wider Mount Isa Mines business. Gary Nagle-led Glencore is due to make a call on whether to invest in prolonging the life of the smelter before the ...