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Ayres says $600m smelter bailout in the 'national interest'

Ayres says $600m smelter bailout in the 'national interest'

Update: 2025-10-08
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North Queensland copper processing plants will remain open for at least another three years, thanks to a $600 million injection from the state and federal governments.

It ends months of negotiations with the Swiss mining giant Glencore, which had threatened to end operations this year.

  • Guest: Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry, Innovation, and Science
  • Producer: Eddy Diamond
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Ayres says $600m smelter bailout in the 'national interest'

Ayres says $600m smelter bailout in the 'national interest'

Australian Broadcasting Corporation