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06.05.2021 (408 Clicks)

QRC welcomes Federal Government's Plan for Growth in the North

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the announcement from Federal Minister Keith Pitt of a new five-year, $190 million investment plan for Northern Australia.

QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said North Queensland, and in particular the North West region centred on Mount Isa, would be a focus area for growth in Queensland.

“North Queensland is home to the North West Minerals Province, which has great prospects in a number of critical and new economy minerals such as vanadium, cobalt, tungsten and scandium,” Mr Macfarlane said. “The QRC will make the case for the Townsville to Mount Isa region to be included as one of the areas in the pilot Regions of Growth approach that Minister Pitt has announced today. The Premier has said that the North West region has an estimated half a trillion dollars in new economy minerals which are needed for renewable energy infrastructure and technologies, which represents a multi-generation growth opportunity for Queensland. Given the economic significance of North Queensland, it is important governments do the hard yards for planning that will attract the most investment and return the best value to Queenslanders. The Australian Government’s proactive approach to identify regions of growth, along with the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, can work in tandem to deliver targeted and valuable investments that provide the infrastructure and impetus to unlock the North and deliver for local communities. The development of the North West Minerals Province and the strengthening of the region are key objectives of the Palaszczuk Government’s partnership with QRC for a Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan. The QRC has worked closely with the Queensland Government on its $380 million five-year commitment to upgrade the Townsville to Mount Rail line and reduce user charges. The QRC also supports the reforms the Australian Government has announced to allow greater flexibility for the NAIF to deliver new investments. The QRC looks forward to working with both the Australian and Queensland Governments to deliver the best outcomes for North Queensland.”

About Queensland

The QRC is Queensland’s peak body for coal, metal and gas explorers, producers and suppliers across the resources sector. It contributes one in every five dollars to the state economy, sustains one in six Queensland jobs, supports more than 15,000 businesses and contributes to more than 1,200 community organisations – all from 0.1 percent of Queensland’s land mass.

Source: QRC

                     

05.05.2021 (443 Clicks)

Railway Line moved to make Way for Metro

A major Sydney railway line has been picked up and moved in just 48 hours, to make way for the brand new Sydney Metro.

05.05.2021 (384 Clicks)

Keliber receives additional Funding for Developing a Sustainable Battery Value Chain

Keliber has received a positive decision from Business Finland regarding the Autumn IPCEI funding, a grant approved by the European Commission. Keliber will receive EUR 550,000 for a project that promotes the sustainable development of the battery value chain, circular economy and responsible production.

04.05.2021 (443 Clicks)

Vale started Vargem Grande Complex Filtration Plant Operation

Vale informs that it has gradually started the operation of the tailings filtration plant located at the Vargem Grande Complex, the first of four filtration plants to be operated in Vale's sites in Minas Gerais, totaling US$ 2.3 billion in investments between 2020 and 2024.

04.05.2021 (681 Clicks)

K+S closes Sale of Americas Salt Business to Stone Canyon Industries Holdings, Mark Demetree and Partners

K+S Aktiengesellschaft completed the sale of its Americas salt business consolidated in the Operating Unit Americas to Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC ('SCIH'), Mark Demetree and partners.

04.05.2021 (587 Clicks)

Sydney Metro's Station at Waterloo – Building goes forward

Two tower cranes have been installed to help build the new metro station at Waterloo.

03.05.2021 (582 Clicks)

Implenia to build one of the World’s deepest Metro Stations

Stockholm Region and Implenia have signed a contract for construction of the new “Sofia” metro station and associated tunnels in Stockholm | The order is worth SEK 1 billion (approximately CHF 110 million)

01.05.2021 (704 Clicks)

Advance Record at the Brenner Base Tunnel

The miners in the Brenner Base Tunnel are pushing ahead rapidly with the major rail project. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, they achieved a new record while excavating the main tubes in South Tyrol: 860 m of tunnel bored and lined in one month.

30.04.2021 (492 Clicks)

PAUS North America Inc. established

PAUS GmbH, well-known manufacturer of specialized underground mining equipment has expanded its network: Effective April 1, PAUS North America Inc. was found in Walton Hills, OH.

29.04.2021 (454 Clicks)

Cimic’s Leighton Asia and Broad Construction secure $100M in Project Wins

Cimic Group’s construction companies, Leighton Asia, and wholly owned subsidiary of CPB Contractors, Broad Construction (Broad), have further extended their presence in Singapore and Western Australia respectively with the award of contracts totalling approximately $100 million in revenue.