The Federal Government has committed $280 million to help deliver the Bruce Highway – Mackay Ring Road Stage 2 project. Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
Centrex Metals has received State environmental approvals for its Ardmore phosphate project in North-West Queensland. The company said the issued environmental authority for its mining
Rio Tinto’s Yarwun alumina refinery is celebrating the first shipment from the company’s newly operational Amrun bauxite mine in Far North Queensland. The shipment arrived
Civil Plus and NQ Excavations have started digging trenches for the new 1.8m diameter pipeline as part of Townsville’s Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project. Mayor Jenny
Zip lines and a projection light show are among the proposals in a new Castle Hill Concept Plan for Townsville. Townsville City Council engaged a
Regional Queensland is set to benefit from a decision by the Government aimed at boosting internet connectivity throughout the state. The Government has announced it
Global group SLR has acquired Townsville-based environmental consultancy Northern Resource Consultants. The 25-strong Townsville team will bring a strong mining and minerals background as it
A Fulton Hogan-SMEC joint venture has been awarded a contract for the $74.99 million Capricorn Highway duplication project. The project will widen more than 5km
The western section of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC) has opened to traffic in a key milestone for the $1.6 billion infrastructure project. Federal
Coal has propelled the value of Queensland’s exports to almost $80 billion, up almost 10 per cent from October last year, the latest ABS figures
Sun Metals Corporation (SMC) has announced it will go ahead with a $300 million expansion of zinc refinery operations in Townsville. The expansion is expected
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) is providing more opportunities for Central Queensland people to upskill in the region. AIM says it recognises the need for
Tradies working in the building and construction sector will have greater protection from the impact of company collapses under new financial reporting requirements from January 1,
BHP is recruiting for about 350 permanent jobs at the Caval Ridge and Daunia coal mines in Central Queensland after setting up a new Operations
The amount of mineral exploration in Queensland grew during the September quarter, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. While mineral exploration expenditure
Permanent work opportunities for locals is among the key recommendations to help regional communities benefit from mining in a government report handed down this week.
Almost $2 million is available to encourage explorers to uncover minerals in remote, resource-rich north-west Queensland. Mines Minister Anthony Lynham told the Queensland Exploration Council
The Federal Government is expected to call for tenders next week for the business case for Stage 2 of the Haughton Pipeline Duplication Project and
