Mount Isa Copper Mine,

Specifications - Mount Isa Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia


Key Data
LocationMount Isa, Queensland, Australia
OwnershipXstrata plc (100%)
GeologyStratiform ore in brecciated Lower Proterozoic sediments
Mineral typesChalcopyrite
Reserves68Mt proven (2005)
Annual production5.6Mt ore and 177,500t of contained copper (2005)
Mining methodSub-level stoping
Recovery methodGrinding-flotation-roasting-smelting-refining
Employment2,400 (including Mount Isa / George Fisher lead-zinc)
Key equipmentAutomated production drills and LHDs, hoists, AG mills
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