Introduction CSA is an underground copper mine located in Cobar, central western New South Wales. CSA is operated by Cobar Management Pty Ltd, a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Glencore International plc Switzerland. CSA produces over 1.1 million tonnes of copper ore and produces in excess of 185,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per annum. The concentrate contains approximately 29% copper metal and is exported to smelters in India, China and South East Asia. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CSA provides direct employment for over 300 people, the majority of whom are based in the local township of Cobar. CSA is currently undertaking a multi-million dollar shaft extension project, as well as various other projects that will significantly increase the life of the m

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