Orica and H2U Group announced a strategic partnership agreement to initiate the first phase of the proposed H2-Hub™ Gladstone project in Queensland. 

Glencore and Evolution Mining Limited (Evolution) have entered into a binding agreement for the sale and purchase of Glencore’s 100% interest in Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd, the owner of the Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) copper-gold mine in Queensland, Australia.

With hydrogen touted as an important low-emissions energy source of the future, and the possibilities for Queensland on everyone’s lips, Toowoomba students will have a head start on the potential new industry when they attend a Future HyWay workshop today. 

Cimic Group’s UGL has secured a contract for the design, construction and installation of a high voltage transmission line from Kidston to Mt Fox in Queensland, and a new 275kV switching station located at Mt Fox.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the Queensland Investment Corporation’s (QIC) commitment to take a 9.9 per cent stake in the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) near Mackay.

The opening of the Byerwen coal mine in North Queensland is testament to the strength and diversity of the state's mining sector, Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief executive Ian Macfarlane said yesterday.

A program to help women develop their careers in Queensland’s resources sector begins in Brisbane tomorrow (Wednesday).

The Women in Resources Mentoring Program will be officially launched tomorrow night by BHP Billiton (BHPB) Asset President Rag Udd and Leanne Enoch MP, Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business, who will be representing the Premier.

Queensland’s peak resources sector body has welcomed news of more consistency in the release of land for exploration by the Queensland Government. Minister for State Development and Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham released the first annual exploration program, which sets out 826 square kilometres of land to be made available through competitive tender for minerals, coal, and petroleum and gas exploration over the next 12 months.

Statement by QRC Chief Executive Michael Roche

The Queensland Resources Council welcomes the state government's five-point action plan to tackle the important health issue of pneumoconiosis, announced today by Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham.

Metallica Minerals Limited (the Company) (ASX:MLM) report that it has settled the sale of its non-core Ootann and Star Limestone Projects located in North Queensland and has received the balance of the sale proceeds of $845,000 (exclusive of GST) (Refer to ASX Releases 9 and 28 July respectively).

The Queensland Resources Council welcomes the clarification from the Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt on ABC radio this morning that the government supports the development of the Galilee Basin.

I was rather puzzled and concerned by the story in The Courier Mail this morning suggesting that Mr Pitt was nonchalant about the Carmichael Mine going ahead and instead suggesting that aged care, health and disability jobs could replace highly paid, skilled mining jobs.

Queensland’s peak resources sector body says it is deeply troubled by the unjustified attack on the coal mining industry by the Member for Mirani Jim Pearce in parliament yesterday.

QRC Chief Executive Michael Roche says the sector has been working well with the Palaszczuk government and has sought an assurance from the Premier that Mr Pearce’s views are not shared by herself and her ministers.

The state government’s mid-year budget review released today has reinforced the strength of the bond between resources sector exports and Queensland’s continuing prosperity. Treasurer Tim Nicholls has written down almost $1 billion in state revenues for 2014-15, underscored by depressed export coal prices.

A diverse resources sector will ensure Queensland remains a front runner among the states for growth, according to an economic report released today by Deloitte Access Economics.

Queensland’s peak body for the resources sector has welcomed the passage of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill, which delivers a recipe for regional economic growth.

Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Michael Roche says this important legislation again demonstrates that the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Andrew Cripps remains focused on enabling regional growth and development by streamlining unnecessary regulation.

Metallica Minerals Limited announce that the Joint Venture (JV) Committee for the Urquhart Point Heavy Mineral Sands (HMS) Mine have completed the selection process and appointed Consulmet as the preferred Engineering Contractor for the Project.

The resources sector has congratulated Queensland’s Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Andrew Cripps for delivering a shot in the arm for North Queensland exploration.

Stage one of the AU$1bn Gold Coast light rail system was opened to the public on Sunday 20 July, unveiling many cutting-edge features and delivering a world-class public transport system for the city centre.

Bechtel has successfully delivered and installed all of the modules for the first liquefied natural gas production train at the GLNG facility on Curtis Island in Queensland. The successful installation marks a major milestone in the construction of the plant, which will consist of two production trains.