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Xstrata smelting decision a carbon price warning

International Mining | May 19, 2011 | 12:14 am Base Metals Australia Europe Copper

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has announced plans to sustain the future of its Mount Isa operations through expanded mining and concentrate production, while phasing out copper smelting at Mount Isa and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.