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Cloncurry Shire Council is evaluating the extensive financial impact of recent flooding, which has led to significant livestock losses and disrupted mineral exports, notably affecting Evolution Mining's Ernest Henry operation and the Glencore copper smelter. Mayor Greg Campbell emphasized the critical link between the local mining industry and infrastructure resilience, as companies like MMG Dugald River and South32 explore alternative transport routes to adapt to the challenges. The Eva project is projected to require substantial diesel storage to address ongoing road closures, increasing capital costs.