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Trying to find the energy

IT MAY be the birthplace of the world-renowned copper refining Isa Process but if the energy situation does not improve, Townsville’s copper refinery may become a thing of the past.

Noel Dyson
Power is a perennial problem in north Queensland.

Power is a perennial problem in north Queensland.

These days energy represents 35% of the total costs for the refinery and base electricity prices have risen 100% over the past three years. Gas prices have gone up 175% in the past two years. Townsville...

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