Tasmania's Mount Lyell copper mine to restart with 300 new jobs
Sibanye-Stillwater got board approval to restart the mine near Queenstown. It closed in 2014 after three workers died. Production should start in early 2029.
Why it mattersThe west coast region has struggled since the mine closed. Restarting it would bring major employment and investment to an area that needs both.
AustraliaTasmania's west coast economy, particularly around Queenstown, will receive a major boost from renewed mining operations and hundreds of new jobs. The restart requires $490 million capital investment and will generate ongoing tax and employment benefits for the state.
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