This 1963 Tasmanian film details the production of copper from open cut mining operations at the Mt Lyell Mine, including crushing, flotation, smelting and final electrolysis to produce the finest copper.
Produced by the Department of Film Production, Tasmania
Directed by Brian Merrett
Edited by Anthony Gibb
Photography by John Wright
Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office: Film - The Story of Copper (1963) - (sound and colour) 12 minutes 5 seconds (Reference AB869/1/2556)