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Glencore readies for Mount Isa smelter closure

Katter slams the Swiss mining giant as ‘incapable’

Glencore claims rescue efforts to date have not been enough.

Glencore claims rescue efforts to date have not been enough. | Credits: Glencore

Glencore has begun preparing to close its copper smelter in Mount Isa and refinery in Townsville, after discussions with the government failed to produce a suitably substantial rescue package. According...

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