Sceptical mine boss won over by uni's copper refining breakthrough Copper production in outback Queensland is facing a ticking clock, but researchers say a new refining process developed at the University of Queensland could slash production costs.

Cheaper, cleaner copper technology offers a lifeline as Mount Isa weighs uncertain future

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Passport page with various immigration department stamps, including departure from Botswana and entry to the Democratic Republic of the Congo both on 5 February 2018.

Satellite image of a hydrometallurgical process plant for copper and cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo taken in 2018 during construction with many tanks, ponds and buildings in various states of completion. Picture 1 of 2.

Satellite image of a hydrometallurgical process plant for copper and cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo taken in 2024 during operation with many tanks, ponds and buildings. Many have been added since the previous picture taken in 2018. Picture 2 of 2.

Been doing this thing seven whole years.

Engineer turned commercial manager, helping the project team keep everything on track.

2.5 major construction phases, 3 EPC contracts, plus various other contracts for peripheral developments.

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