CSA Mine is located in Cobar, Central Western NSW.  It is operated by Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CMPL) – a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Glencore International AG (Switzerland).

The mine initially started in 1871 with an erratic production history until 1964, when Broken Hill South Ltd began large scale production. The mine passed to CRA in 1980 and then to Golden Shamrock Mines in 1992. The mine was closed in 1997/8 following its acquisition by Ashanti Goldfields and was reopened in 1999 by Glencore.

Since 1965 the mine has extracted substantial quantities of zinc, lead, silver and copper, but today, CSA Mine focuses on mining copper, with a silver co-product.

Our underground mine produces over 870,000 tonnes of copper ore and produces in excess of 150,000 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 Mine provides direct employment for over 350 people, the majority of whom are based in the local township of Cobar. 

The mine has a relatively long life, pending ongoing development and successful exploration. In addition to the mine, CMPL holds approximately 820 km² of tenements in the local Cobar area.

At CSA Mine we work hard to create a safe working environment for everyone who enters our site and we are committed to operating to the highest safety standards. We also focus on managing and minimizing environmental impacts through monitoring and further education. 

CSA Mine remains an important contributor to the local community and economy.