State and federal governments have pledged $600 million for Glencore's ailing copper facilities. Photo: Aap/AAP PHOTOS

Taxpayers could be tapped to bail out more smelters and refineries after a mining giant received a $600 million lifeline for two ailing facilities.

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A day after Glencore's funding injection, the Tasmanian government has called for another funding package to back an aluminium smelter in the island state's north.

Industry Minister Tim Ayres on Thursday did not rule out further rescue deals after state and federal governments pitched in for a three-year deal to keep th

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