Xstrata North Queensland is recommencing its Mount Isa Mines operations and is focusing on getting its North Queensland operations back online following Cyclone Yasi.

Xstrata Copper North Queensland chief operating officer Steve de Kruijff said there have been no reports of any injuries to any members of the company’s workforce.

“We appear to have no major structural damage at our Mount Isa Mines or Ernest Henry Mine operations at Cloncurry.

“From an environmental perspective we have recorded no breaches at these sites.”

Mr de Kruijff said a preliminary investigation of the port facilities has not identified any major structural damage, however a comprehensive site audit of Townsville Port and Refinery operations is yet to be completed as part of the recovery planning process.

“At this stage, we have not received an update with regards to road and rail lines from Mount Isa to Townsville but expect to get a clearer understanding of these facilities throughout the day.

“As we begin to get our North Queensland operations back online throughout the day we will continue to work with all relevant authorities to ensure our operations do not impede everyone’s goal of getting North Queensland back on its feet.

Xstrata said it remains focused on getting operations back online as soon as possible to also assist the economic recovery of North Queensland.