Workers Plan Strike at Glencore Copper Refinery in Australia

Published: Mar 12, 2026 09:27

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Workers at Glencore’s Townsville copper refinery in Queensland are planning a strike after nearly a year of unsuccessful wage negotiations. The industrial action could disrupt refinery operations and affect copper supply chains. Analysts say labor disputes add further uncertainty to the global copper market.

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