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McArthur River zinc mine gets critical approval

Northern Territory minister for mining and industry Nicole Manison has approved Glencore’s amended mining management plan, which allows the McArthur River zinc mine to continue operations.

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Glencore's McArthur River zinc mine in Australia's Northern Territory

Glencore's McArthur River zinc mine in Australia's Northern Territory

The approval secures the jobs of about 1100 employees and contractors. McArthur River Mining (MRM) is now authorised to begin activities detailed in the overburden management project, which includes...

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