Rio Tinto has become the first company to sign a statement of cooperation with the Queensland Government to secure the growth of the state’s future green industries.
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Pre-apprenticeships to combat mining’s skills shortage
The Queensland Government has revealed an employment-based pre-apprenticeship program set to assist aspirants find their way into mining.
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Core library upgrade to aid Queensland exploration
The Queensland Government is working on expanding the Mt Isa rock library to make it easier for explorers to find the next big mining prospect with a $550,0000 upgrade.
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Saint Elmo green lit in first for Queensland vanadium
Multicom Resources’ $250 million Saint Elmo vanadium mine in North West Queensland has been given the go-ahead with construction to begin next year.
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Loudoun Weir project preserves QLD tin mining history
A heritage-listed piece of Australia’s tin mining history has been preserved through a $95,000 Queensland Department of Resources project.
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How native Australian plants could be a boon for mining industry
Native Australian plants could be used to extract rare earth minerals with less environmental impact than mining practices, according to a study by the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.
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Orefox funding to boost QLD critical mineral discoveries
OreFox has secured funding that will see the geological data analytics company further commercialise its cutting-edge proprietary artificial intelligence technology to assist the Queensland mining sector.
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Whitehaven moves Winchester South towards approval
Whitehaven Coal’s $1 billion Winchester South metallurgical coal project in Queensland remains on track after the state government released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS).
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Further funding cuts lead times for QLD exploration
The Queensland Government has awarded 16 companies with a share in over $2.5 million for the fifth round of its Collaborative Exploration Initiative.
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QLD in box seat for met coal recovery
The Queensland Government has highlighted the state’s strength in metallurgical coal as key to a successful COVID-19 economic recovery, in response to Australia’s Resources and Energy Quarterly for June.
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Queensland Budget backs exploration sector to support jobs
The Queensland Government has provided almost $5 million in investment to strengthen the state’s exploration sector as part of this year’s Budget.
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Mineral exploration takes flight in QLD
The Queensland Government has commissioned an airborne geophysical survey of the state’s north-west to uncover its next wave of mineral projects.
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QLD to grow resources exports to Korea, South Asia
The Queensland Government has focussed on expanding the reach of its mineral resources into the Korea and South Asia export markets with the appointment of new trade commissioners.
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Queensland budget highlights resources-led recovery
Queensland’s resources sector and land programs have been allocated more than $42 million by the state government, as part of the 2021-22 budget.
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Queensland invests big on resources needed for renewables
The Queensland Government has pumped $2 billion into a Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, in an effort to develop its economy while advancing environmental initiatives.
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QLD exploration receives funding boost
The Queensland Government is providing a further $2.5 million in collaborative exploration initiative (CEI) grants for mineral explorers, in hopes that new discoveries will ignite the local economy.
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QLD budget delivers $29m for minerals exploration
The Queensland government is encouraging the state's resources industry to discover new economy minerals including nickel, cobalt, copper and gold as part of its exploration funding in the 2020-21 state budget.
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New Hope to resume New Acland negotiations
New Hope Group intends to re-enter negotiations with the re-elected Queensland Labor Government to secure a stage three approval for the New Acland coal mine in Queensland.
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QLD names new resources minister
Scott Stewart has been sworn in as the new Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy following Anthony Lynham's decision to retire from his role.
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WA Government tackles resource sector skills shortage with online tool
The Western Australian government has released a digital resource that connects jobseekers in the mining industry to employment and training opportunities.
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