The decision by Glencore to shut down its Mount Isa copper mine in 2025 is causing friction between the Queensland government and the mine's owner. A lack of consultation has left employees and business owners angry and fearful of the future.
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00:00 Long time locals have always known the life of Mount Isa's copper mine would come to an end,
00:07 but the sudden announcement from owner Glencore has angered some residents.
00:12 I'd say it would be the worst one Mount Isa Mines has had because of the impact of the 1200 people that are going to lose their jobs.
00:19 The consequences flowing onto businesses, contractors and families.
00:24 It's the talk of the town because this is where people's livelihoods are.
00:29 The State Treasurer has announced a $50 million support package for Mount Isa.
00:35 $20 million will be invested into emerging industries in the region.
00:40 The Government wants the mine to match it.
00:43 Glencore has made a lot of money out of this community over many years and we expect them to do the right thing by the workers and by this community.
00:52 But there are no promises from the multinational.
00:55 We welcome the State Government's involvement in looking at this transition for Mount Isa.
01:01 We strongly believe that a working group or a task force is a great idea.
01:07 The Premier is urging the mining giant not to shirk its responsibilities.
01:12 We've put our money on the table and Glencore should be a good corporate citizen and they should be matching the State Government's contribution there.
01:20 It is a big impact on Mount Isa.
01:22 A despairing community facing an uncertain future.
01:26 future.
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