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Which minerals are mined at Mount Isa and Weipa?

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In Queensland, Australia, the mining operations at Mount Isa and Weipa focus on different mineral resources:

Mount Isa: This city is a major center for the extraction of silver, lead, zinc, and copper.12
Weipa: This town is home to large-scale bauxite quarries, which serve as a primary source of aluminum ore.32