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Glencore in hot water over Qld asset closures

Katter says shutdown of Mount Isa and Townsville facilities an "impending emergency"

Bob Katter, pictured with son Robbie (right), said “some tough conversations” needed to be had.

Bob Katter, pictured with son Robbie (right), said “some tough conversations” needed to be had. | Credits: Katter's Australian Party

Bob Katter has called on the federal government to step in to avert the closure of Glencore's Townsville copper refinery and Mount Isa smelter, describing their potential shutdowns as an "impending emergency"....

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