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BHP Billiton may suspend operations at its Yabulu refinery

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

BHP Billiton may suspend operations at its Yabulu refinery indefinitely, analysts said. For full story, click here

Carbon tax could bankrupt Australian lead and zinc

Sunday, November 16, 2008

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Zinc Investing News Australia’s carbon tax program may force miners into bankruptcy. Nyrstar, the countries largest zinc and lead miner, issued a response to the governments proposed taxation scheme.  Chief Operating Officer Greg McMillan said modeling prepared for the company showed that the taxation would cost the company $70 [...]

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