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New rail line could revive North West ore deposits - feature photo

New rail line could revive North West ore deposits

A line from Cloncurry to Karumba could benefit more than just the phosphate industry.

16 July, 2025

Glencore says it will close the smelter this year if government support is not forthcoming.

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Haymans Mount Isa manager Rob Schroeter (centre) with some of the members of his 11-person team in front of their new locally-built headquarters on the corner of West and Alma Streets.

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Major renewable projects would benefit from putting on local apprentices because they’d leave a ready-made workforce once the job is completed.

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Mount Isa Mines Rodeo administration officer Ally Finlay is excited about the partnership with Akubra.

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AIC Mines executive director Aaron Colleran is leading a massive expansion at its Eloise and Jericho deposits.

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Regional airline Rex went into administration last year and has since been supported by the federal government with a service delivery guarantee.

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Brumby’s Mount Isa owners Michelle and Darryl Russell will close the doors for good today (Thursday) after they couldn’t find a buyer for the business.

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Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Jarrod Bleijie takes a selfie with Assistant Minister Sean Dillon, North West Phosphate managing director John Cotter and Mount Isa mayor Peta MacRae.

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Burketown-based Yagurli Tours is back up and running after the wet season.

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Popular tourism operator back up and running

Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Tony Mahar in Hughenden.

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AEIC calls for proponents to engage with community

Frontline decision making based on local cultural needs is crucial to Closing the Gap, says Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council chief executive officer Troy Fraser.

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