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Xstrata to phase out copper smelting, refining

AS part of a long-term vision for the sustainability of its north Queensland operations, Xstrata Mount Isa Mines announced it would shut down its smelting and refining operations by 2016.

Kristie Batten
Xstrata to phase out copper smelting, refining

However, the local subsidiary of the Swiss miner said the future of its north Queensland operations would involve the expansion of existing mines, as well as the potential development of new mines. ...

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