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 Resources Qld
More than energy: 30 surprise everyday things mining gives you
From birthing suite to funeral, meat and veg to the Melbourne Cup, there’s scarcely a facet of our lives mining doesn’t touch. SEE THE LIST
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.
The ‘good guy’ fossil fuel even federal Labor appreciates
The Greens might not abide it, but even the federal Labor government sees a place for this fossil fuel in our future energy generation.
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Average wage $150k but still struggling to attract staff
Workers in this industry earn 56 per cent more than the average Australian, but there are growing fears there won’t be enough staff over the next 20 years.
Mapped: 98 Qld resource projects – 20k jobs, billions of dollars
There are 98 major resource projects worth billions and 20,000 jobs proposed for regions across Queensland. USE THE INTERACTIVE MAP
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.
Your land, your mine, your future: Taxes see whole state benefit from industry
In the first two financial years, our fairer coal royalty tiers delivered an extra $9.4 billion back to Queenslanders and will see us all benefit for decades to come, writes Cameron Dick
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