With continued engagement, however, the mining giant said a final determination could be made "later this year".">
PROCESSING

Tale of Glencore's Qld copper facilities could be told by year's end

Black Star expansion study remains ongoing

Government-subsidised production in China and Indonesia has cratered copper processing fees.

Government-subsidised production in China and Indonesia has cratered copper processing fees. | Credits: Glencore

Despite "positive and constructive engagement" with the Queensland government, Glencore said no decision had been made regarding the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville copper refinery....

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