The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper looking at changing the way exploration is run for critical minerals, including speeding up approvals in the state.
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Small-scale miners backed by Queensland government
The Queensland government is planning to introduce a suite of changes to support the continued operation of small-scale miners in the state, with a moratorium on new claims to end on November 24.
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Green light for coal royalty tiers
Progressive coal royalties in Queensland will commence on July 1, 2022, following passage of enabling legislation through Parliament without opposition.
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Coal industry hot over thaw in royalty freeze
The Queensland Resources Council has slammed the Queensland Government’s decision to reimpose royalty taxes on coal, saying it would hit regional communities and businesses hard, forcing companies to rethink their future investment and employment plans.
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Queensland resource exports hit new highs
A new report shows Queensland’s resources exports hit a record high between March 2021 and March 2022, with producers sending a record $77 billion worth of coal, gas and minerals to overseas customers.
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QLD resources community repaid in full
The Queensland Government has added $53 million to the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF) to improve infrastructure and community wellbeing.
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Komatsu cuts red ribbon on massive facility
Komatsu has opened an innovation hub and distribution centre in Wacol, Queensland, showcasing the latest technology during its construction and upon completion in an interactive exhibition.
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Critical minerals jobs creeping up on coal
The Queensland Government’s Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) has handed 13 companies the opportunity to develop the state’s “next wave of resources jobs” in new economy minerals.
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Fed Govt puts confidence, investment into northern Australia
The Federal Government has invested in northern Australia with a further $2 billion towards critical infrastructure projects across the mining and agriculture sectors.
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New Wilkie combines coal and clean energy
New Wilkie Energy has begun ramping up its workforce to restart the Wilkie Creek coal mine in Queensland, in a project that merges coal with renewable energy.
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Austral’s Anthill a ‘hive of activity’
Austral Resources has seen first overburden moved at its Anthill copper mine in central Queensland, after Thiess was confirmed as the contractor late last year.
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Energy Vault receives further backing for zinc refinery
Energy Vault has continued a string of significant partnerships and investments, as Korea Zinc contributed $50 million to have renewables deployed at its subsidiary’s refinery.
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Natural land resources to boost regional Queensland
The Natural Resource Recovery Program has been revamped to improve the productivity of Queensland’s land resources while supporting regional jobs.
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Copper Mountain climbs aboard $836m Eva mine
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation has approved the beginning of development at the Eva copper project in Queensland with commissioning planned for 2024.
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Hydrogen rail on the Aurizon for Anglo
Aurizon and Anglo American have begun investigating hydrogen-powered bulk freight trains to create more sustainable supply chains in mining.
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QME receives strong support from major suppliers
Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.
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Curragh continues following staged restart
Coronado Global Resources has resumed full operations at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland, after a gradual restart followed an incident in the dragline operations in November.
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Queensland thinks local for mining leases
The Queensland Government will focus on the Central Highlands Gemfields as it reforms its state-wide administrative systems for small-scale mining.
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Ravenswood installs revolutionary gold assay tech
Ravenswood Gold has agreed to install a purpose-built PhotonAssay facility from Chrysos Corporation at its namesake gold mine in Queensland, facilitating faster, safer, more accurate gold analysis.
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Curragh to continue after dragline incident
Coronado Global Resources has begun planning the restart of the Curragh Mine Complex in Queensland, following an incident at the dragline operations earlier this week.
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