Touring Queensland’s critical minerals

Minister for Resources of Queensland Scott Stewart will host over 20 mining, investment, industry and international government executives on a tour of the State’s regional towns.

This tour coincides with the World Mining Congress (WMC) that took place in the State last week, marking the first time the event was held in Australia.

Stewart’s tour will showcase investment and development opportunities, as well as the new $245 million Queensland Critical Mineral Strategy announced at last week’s WMC, which will position the State as a global leader in delivering critical minerals needed for a global net-zero emissions future.

The State Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy comes as the Federal Government released its Critical Minerals Strategy almost two weeks ago.

The tour will show the chosen delegates the potential of the State’s multi-billion-dollar critical minerals sector. Stewart said that there has been an overwhelming amount of interest from international investors and resources companies in the potential of establishing projects in the State.

“I’m proud to be leading a tour of north Queensland which will showcase the opportunities on offer, from mine pit to product in our region,” Stewart said.

“From Mt Isa to Cloncurry, to Townsville, delegates will get a chance to see the best Queensland’s geology and geography have to offer. Queensland has some of the world’s richest mineral-producing areas with an estimated $500 billion of critical minerals in north Queensland alone.

“The Queensland Critical Mineral Strategy we launched this week is about not just mining the raw materials but also being able to process and manufacture the minerals the world needs right here in Queensland. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show the world that Queensland truly is the land of resource opportunity.”