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Mount Isa copper mine still has something to give

The mine may be due to close in 2025 but its shafts may allow it to keep on giving

The winder over the X41 shaft at Mount Isa copper.

The winder over the X41 shaft at Mount Isa copper. | Credits: Glencore

Studies have begun on a project that could lead to 2 gigwatt hours of gravitation energy storage being deployed in Mount Isa. Green Gravity is working with the Mount Isa City Council and Glencore to...

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