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Media releases issued in the past 12 months are available here.
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“Rock library” upgrade at the core of future discoveries
08 October 2021
Work is underway on a bigger, better Mount Isa "rock library" to make it easier for explorers to find the next big mining prospect in the North West.
New Millennium joins cavalcade of job creating mines
07 October 2021
First coal is set to be shipped to steelmakers across the globe by the end of the year from the re-born Millennium metallurgical coal mine.
Native title ruling strengthens Koa people’s identity
07 October 2021
Western Queensland’s Koa people have had their identity strengthened following a Federal Court decision in Winton.
Important step for Waanyi People in North West QLD
05 October 2021
Current and future generations of northwest Queensland’s Waanyi people will have their ancient rights to more than 43,000 hectares of land and waters recognised following a Federal Court move.
Forecast: resources continue to underpin recovery
30 September 2021
Surging copper and nickel prices are among the highlights in the latest forecasts showing resources will continue to drive economic recovery.
Western Queensland town gets its own bush christening
17 September 2021
The identity of a country Queensland town featured in a poem by the legendary Banjo Patterson will be strengthened with its own locality.
State’s first vanadium mine a new era for Queensland's resources sector
15 September 2021
A vanadium mine in Queensland's remote northwest will pioneer production of a globally sought-after new economy mineral, supporting up to 400 jobs.
Queensland appoints first-ever mine rehabilitation commissioner
10 September 2021
Queensland's first Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner has been appointed in another milestone for important reforms.
New gas for new century
10 September 2021
Queensland’'s Senex Energy will supply natural gas to New Century Resources via Mount Isa's Diamantina Power Station, powering Century Mine.
Stock routes investment funds upgrades*
30 August 2021
A million-dollar investment will upgrade Queensland's vital 72,000 km stock route network ahead of proposed changes to its management.
Dam rescue mission preserves FNQ history
30 August 2021
A $95,000 project has preserved a delicate heritage-listed piece of Far North Queensland’s colourful tin mining history.
Palaszczuk Govt secures future for Australia-Singapore military training areas*
24 August 2021
Land leasing arrangements have been finalised in North and Central Queensland for a military training base.
Warrgamay people have always known
19 August 2021
The Warrgamay People will hear a court decision today recognising what they have always known about their land in North Queensland.
State Government gas policy creates Queensland jobs in the bush
17 August 2021
A multi-million-dollar expansion of Senex's Project Atlas gas operation will create 100 jobs and bring more gas into the market.
Native plants used to extract rare earth metals as part of trailblazing Queensland research
11 August 2021
Plants you can find in your own backyard could unlock future Queensland jobs in the new minerals.
New CQ mine jobs move one step closer
04 August 2021
A thousand new jobs are a step closer with the release of a draft environmental impact statement for a $1 billion metallurgical coal mine in CQ.
Government cash injection to aid next-gen mineral discoveries
30 July 2021
State Government exploration grants are backing 16 companies to hunt down new economy minerals to create the next generation of resources jobs.
Go west! Career opportunities flagged for young Queenslanders
28 July 2021
Mining giant Glencore is on the hunt for about 40 apprentices to kickstart their careers in Queensland's North-West.
New metallurgical coal mine extends jobs in CQ
28 July 2021
Construction will start next month on an $82 million extension for the existing Isaac Plains metallurgical coal mine, supporting up to 550 local jobs.
Have your say on the future of Queensland’s stock routes
16 July 2021
Farmers, councils, industry groups and outback locals are invited to have their say on proposed changes to Queensland’s vital stock routes.
Native title recognised for Wangkamahdla people
15 July 2021
A native title determination will “change the lives” of traditional owners the Wangkamahdla People in central west Queensland.
Resources jobs of the future beckon
15 July 2021
The latest resources sector report underlines the potential for Queensland’s new-economy minerals and jobs of the future.
Central Queensland mine expansion brings more than 150 jobs
13 July 2021
A former mining “minnow” who purchased their first mine in 2015 will soon expand its operations, creating more than 150 jobs in the process.
Queensland resources communities to get $100 million Infrastructure boost
13 July 2021
Queensland’s resource communities can apply for funding for infrastructure projects that will benefit the regional workers, their families and their c
Record high export earnings drive Queensland's economic recovery
09 July 2021
Australia’s Chief Economist predicts Australia’s resource and energy export earnings will reach a record high $310 billion in 2020-21, rising to $334
Last reviewed 20 January 2022
