Sceptical mine boss won over by uni's copper refining breakthrough
A new copper refining technology developed by researchers at the University of Queensland may provide a cost-effective solution for the struggling Mount Isa copper smelter as it faces potential closure.
Outback mining asset's sale for up to $100 million secures town's future
The sale of Dyno Nobel's Phosphate Hill in Queensland for up to $100 million is expected to secure jobs and support the local copper industry in Mount Isa.
Outback mine recruits foreign workers, despite pay criticism
Glencore has announced the recruitment of nearly 30 foreign workers at Mount Isa Mines amidst ongoing negotiations for pay increases with domestic staff.
Outback residents 'dancing in the rain' as February record breaks
Mount Isa has broken its February rainfall record, experiencing the highest precipitation in nearly a century with 318.6 millimeters of rain this month.