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One of Australia's Largest Copper Mines Closes After 70 Years

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The ground in Mount Isa usually shakes twice a day with mine blasts, but today silence signals the end of era.

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One of Australia's largest copper mines closes after 70 years

The ground in Mount Isa usually shakes twice a day with mine blasts, but today silence signals the end of era.

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Australia’s deepest copper mine falls silent after 70 years

The mine operator said it was no longer financially viable and the closure would result in the loss of 500 jobs.

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Copper mine closure shocks Mount Isa with thousands of jobs at risk

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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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