The Chain Reaction: The future of industrial manufacturing
In the final episode of our Keep Our Copper docu-series, we explore the lesser-known but critical connections between North Queensland’s copper supply chain and Australia’s only ammonium phosphate fertiliser producer — Phosphate Hill. With the Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville Refinery facing potential closure, this episode highlights the broader ripple effects across regional industries.
The ecosystem is a delicate house of cards, if you take away the smelter an entire regional economy could start to fall apart.
Hear from local leaders, including workers from Phosphate Hill and Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo, as they explain how closely linked our industries are — and why safeguarding copper processing in North Queensland is essential for the resilience of our regional economy.
