Why the Smelter Matters: The cornerstone of Australia's copper supply chain
Townsville Enterprise has launched Episode One of a powerful five-part docu-series revealing the national significance of North Queensland’s copper supply chain — and the looming threat of losing key infrastructure without immediate action.
From mine sites to manufacturers, the series takes you deep into the North West Minerals Province — capturing the voices of workers, councils, and industry leaders who know what’s at stake.
Governments must recognise we are five minutes to midnight on keeping this supply chain intact. This isn’t just one facility at risk — it’s a house of cards. Pull out a single asset, and the entire regional economy could collapse around it. This is not another re-bricking exercise - this is about keeping our copper and saving key assets from an international trade war.
