Editor: What state’s resources sector really needs
Despite its enormous economic importance and global success, the Queensland resources sector faces an enduring and serious problem, writes the Editor.
Future Resources Qld
Mining CEOs claim Qld royalties regime ‘killing investment’
Mining and energy companies remain confident about continued strong demand for Queensland’s commodities, despite policy and regulatory uncertainty.
More mines, more jobs: Green energy fuels next resources boom
Queensland is on the cusp of another resources boom, fuelled by the rush to renewable energy projects, a leading demographer says.
Future is bright for Queensland’s resources sector
From traditional commodities to the emerging critical minerals industry, there is a positive long-term future for Queensland’s resources sector, writes Janette Hewson.
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Mapped: 98 Qld resource projects – 20k jobs, billions of dollars
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Mining workers worth $1m each to national economy
Every mining and resource worker is worth $1m each to the economy with the industry’s productivity a staggering three times higher than nearest rivals, real estate.
Sector outlook: Inside the future of our resources industry
Industry leaders and global trends experts will outline the future of Queensland’s resources sector at a special event on Friday, July 12. BOOK NOW
$40bn earnings, 260k jobs: State’s biggest mining town revealed
Queensland’s biggest resources town has one in four people in a job supported by mining and energy, with the sector earning the city almost $40bn annually. SEARCH YOUR REGION
Dire warning: Why Queensland could lose billions
Billions of dollars in investment is on the line as Queensland is viewed too risky to do business, with resource industry heavyweights explaining why it simply can’t compete with other states or countries.
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