The governments of Canada and Quebec are actively working to prevent the closure of the country's only copper smelter. Bloomberg posted on X that Glencore, the company operating the smelter, has threatened to shut it down due to new pollution-control requirements. The potential closure has prompted government intervention to find a solution that balances environmental regulations with the economic importance of the smelter. Efforts are underway to negotiate terms that would allow the smelter to continue operations while adhering to the new environmental standards.