Our zinc-lead and copper operations in Queensland, Australia, are a critical part of the regional supply chain. We develop, mine and process the metals, then transport, store and export to customers worldwide.

Our 2023 contribution at a glance

  • $2.6b

    Total contribution

  • 4,350

    Employees and contractors

  • 1,910

    Suppliers

  • $1.8b

    Goods and services

Our Queensland Metals business is part of Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies, with around 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets globally.

Premium ISA brand copper

Our copper operations include the Mount Isa Mines complex in Mount Isa and our refinery in Townsville.

We produce a globally renowned, premium copper product known as ISA Brand copper cathode, sought after all over the world thanks to its high quality.

A major source of zinc

Glencore also operates one of the world’s largest zinc resource bases at Mount Isa Mines. Mining takes place at George Fisher and Lady Loretta underground mines and is processed onsite to produce zinc and lead concentrate, and lead bullion.

Glencore Port Operations

Our copper, lead and zinc products are exported to customers around the world from the Port of Townsville.

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  • Our operations

    Our North Queensland operations include Mount Isa Mines, Copper Refineries Ltd and Glencore Port Operations.
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  • Our regions

    The regions that Glencore Queensland Metals calls home are among the most unique and liveable mining communities in Australia.

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  • Our history

    Learn about the history that shaped Queensland Metals into what we are today.

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  • Our purpose and values

    We responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life.

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  • Sustainability

    We aim to achieve and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance at our Queensland Metals operations.

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  • Climate change

    We aim to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.