Minister for Resources The Honourable Scott Stewart
The latest resources sector report underlines the potential for Queensland’s new-economy minerals and jobs of the future, Resources Minister Scott Stewart said today.
Commenting on the Queensland Resources Council’s State of the Sector report released today, Mr Stewart said the international demand for clean energy technology like batteries and renewables was forecast to drive a six-fold increase in the market for new economy minerals.
“Our world-class resources sector is central to Queensland’s plan for economic recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic,” he said.
“The Palaszczuk Government has been well ahead of this international trend with our focus on identifying and developing deposits of minerals like cobalt, copper, rare earths and vanadium in the North West Minerals Province.
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Subscriber only Central Queenslanders will enjoy decades of jobs from a bold new resources sector development plan aimed at harnessing the $82.6 billion industry. The Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan was launched by Resources Minister Scott Stewart on Thursday, April 29. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Ian MacFarlane said the plan was a crucial step toward building the state s global reputation as a low-emissions energy superpower. Resources Minister Scott Stewart speaking in Parliament. Pics Tara Croser. The State Government is delivering on its pre-election commitment to work with the QRC and other stakeholders to develop a plan that maximises the benefits and addresses the challenges facing resources companies and resources communities at a critical time in world history, he said.
The successful implementation of a bold new industry development plan for Queensland’s
$82.6 billion resources sector will provide decades of jobs for Queenslanders, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) said today.
QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said today’s launch of a Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan (QRIDP) by Resources Minister Scott Stewart was a crucial step towards building the state’s global reputation as a low-emissions energy superpower.
“The State Government is delivering on its pre-election commitment to work with the QRC and other stakeholders to develop a plan that maximises the benefits and addresses the challenges facing resources companies and resources communities at a critical time in world history,” he said.
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Subscriber only The fight against a proposed mining development license north of Bundaberg is ramping up with Burnett MP Stephen Bennett and Bundaberg MP Tom Smith asking Resources Minister Scott Stewart to heed the concerns of the community. If approved, MDL 3040 would allow Western Australia company and applicant Fox Resources to carry out works and exploration activities in the region, that may include seismic surveys and drilling. The full version of this story by NewsMail reporter Geordi Offord can be viewed on The Courier-Mail. If you haven t done so already, here s how to activate your complimentary Courier-Mail subscription for great rewards.