Glencore copper mine to close, 1200 workers in limbo

One of the world’s biggest copper mines is set to close, leaving 1200 workers in limbo. After 60 years of operation, Glencore on Wednesday announced it would stop mining copper at Mount Isa in Queensland’s north-west in 2025. The Queensland government launched a $50 million support package after Glencore cited low ore quality and ageing […]

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