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Xstrata Copper commences underground ore production at Ernest Henry Mining

Xstrata | December 06, 2011 | 7:15 am Base Metals Precious Metals Australia Europe Copper Gold 

Initial underground mine production has successfully commenced at Xstrata Copper’s Ernest Henry Mining operation in north-west Queensland, marking the site’s transition from open pit mining, which is now complete, to underground mining and magnetite processing.  This is a major milestone...

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