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Canada could close its only copper smelter

Quebec will not rule out closing the plant if arsenic emissions remain high

Quebec has not ruled out shutting down the smelter.

Quebec has not ruled out shutting down the smelter.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault has threatened to close Glencore's Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda due to the high levels of arsenic being emitted. The smelter releases up to 100 nanograms of arsenic...

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