Dec 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in Australia
Xstrata suspended operations at the McArthur River zinc‑lead mine in December 2008 after a Federal Court decision barred expansion plans.
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Nov 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in Australia
CBH Resources reduced ore production at its Endeavor mine by over 55% in November 2008, shifting to a lower output schedule.
31 Dec 2005
Mine Closure for Lead in Australia
Xstrata ceased operations at its Mt Isa Lead Mine on December 31, 2005, due to depleted reserves.
Oct 2005
Accident for Lead in Australia
CBH Ltd.'s Endeavor Mine in Australia suffered a sidewall and roof failure in October 2005, causing a six‑month backfill delay and production disruption.
Sep 2005
Mine Opening for Lead in Australia
Ivernia Inc. officially opened its Magellan lead mine in Western Australia in September 2005, adding 50,000 t of concentrates to output.
Sep 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in Australia
Intec Ltd. began a 4 t/d pilot processing plant at the Hellyer Metals lead‑zinc project in Tasmania in September 2005.
Aug 2005
Mine Expansion for Lead in Australia
Xstrata announced in August 2005 that it would convert the McArthur River zinc‑lead mine to open‑pit operation, increasing throughput and extending mine life.
Aug 2005
Regulatory Change for Lead in Australia
Xstrata filed an environmental impact statement for the McArthur River conversion in August 2005, delaying approval until 2006.
May 2005
Ownership Change for Lead in Australia
Terramin Australia formed a joint partnership with Zinifex in May 2005 to invest up to $6 million in the Mennennie Dam lead‑zinc exploration project.
Apr 2005
Ownership Change for Lead in Australia
Ivernia Inc. bought out its partner's 49% stake in the Magellan mine in April 2005, gaining full ownership.
Feb 2005
Project Delay for Lead in Australia
Zinifex declared a force majeure on its Century Mine concentrate shipments in February 2005, halting production for 11½ days.
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