Resourceful July 2025
Welcome to the July 2025 edition of Resourceful, the Queensland Metals newsletter.
Browse our latest stories below.
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Mount Isa Mines' Copper Operations: Celebrating Over 70 Years of Legacy
This week marks a significant milestone in Australian mining history as Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines (MIM) underground copper operations, Enterprise and X41, officially conclude more than 70 years of continuous production.
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A tradesman’s journey into mining
On 30 January 1990, at the tender age of fourteen, Bill Owen’s passage into mining started when he signed up to begin a Diesel Fitter apprenticeship at Mount Isa Mines.
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Townsville Enterprise advocating to keep our copper local
Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) takes a look behind-the-scenes at our Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville Copper Refinery.
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Running together for a stronger community: Glencore celebrates the 7in700 challenge
When one man ran 700km across North West Queensland in memory of his wife, a whole community ran with him. Discover how Glencore joined the journey, supporting a remarkable cause, honouring local resilience and donating over $10,000 in vital medical equipment to the Mount Isa Cancer Care Unit.
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Glencore celebrates local success at CUC Mount Isa’s inaugural graduation ceremony
30 local students. One inspiring milestone. Glencore celebrates CUC Mount Isa’s first graduation, a powerful step forward for education and opportunity in our region.
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Local students unearthing resources career paths with QMEA
Mount Isa and Townsville high school students joined in QMEA workshops, inspiring the next generation of resources sector employees.
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Mount Isa Mines Rodeo: A 66 year legacy of community, culture and connection
66 years strong and still riding high! Glencore Mount Isa Mines are proud to celebrate the return of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, partnering with the new Rodeo Board to honour a legendary tradition and support the heartbeat of our community.
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Salvation Army playground upgrade, supported by Mount Isa Mines
Children and families staying at Mount Isa’s Salvation Army Serenity House can now enjoy enhanced playground shade and improved evening lighting, thanks to funding from the Glencore Queensland Metals Community Assistance Program.
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