Special economic zone gathers momentum
Regional lobby group Mount Isa Townsville Economic Zone (MITEZ) is looking to define the North West Minerals Province under a new lens. The concept has
20 March 2025
Regional lobby group Mount Isa Townsville Economic Zone (MITEZ) is looking to define the North West Minerals Province under a new lens. The concept has
In mining science, it’s a case of researchers being to parents what markets are to adolescents.That’s one of the challenges facing Professor Mark Noppé as
Track charges on the Townsville to Mount Isa rail line are starting to cause casualties, according to Member for Traeger Robbie Katter.Incitec Pivot (IPL) has
There’s been a call for the State to release the North-West Queensland mining industry from its economic ‘shackles’.It comes with the announcement that the Centrex
Resources communities are first about communities and then about resources.That comes from economic development agency The Next Economy which has worked in regions as diverse
Glencore has shown its willingness to pull out all stops to maintain operations at the Mount Isa copper smelter ahead of an investment decision on
Former Mines Minister, Mount Isa MLA and Mayor Tony McGrady said the 1964 industrial dispute that halted operations at Mount Isa Mines galvanised a community
There are vocational rewards many times over for those who choose to live in the bush. Maronan Metals exploration manager Andrew Barker is a case
Recent comments by Premier David Crisafulli have buoyed prospects for Mount Isa Copper Operations (MICO).That comes from Member for Traeger Robbie Katter who said the
True North Copper non-executive chairman Ian McAleese has questioned the impact of environmental bonds on the viability of emerging miners.TNC has put up its hand
Ardmore general manager Brian Hall has seen the best part of Australia on the chit of his various employers.Mr Hall started his exploits in iron
Never a more natural fit has been plaited.From rugby fields in Mount Isa to Charters Towers, to university research stations to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, there
CopperString notwithstanding, Commerce North West president Emma Harman said answers were needed to three other long-standing issues being roads, rail and water.CopperString is due to
Government policy and regulatory uncertainty are the biggest concerns for the state’s resources sector according to the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).It threatens new investment and
There’s been a call for urgency to address below-line charges on the Great Northern Railway between Mount Isa and Townsville.Below-line charges refer to the cost
What does mine rehabilitation and addressing the lack of interest in earth science careers got in common?If you’re the Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy
Barry Sullivan’s family tells of a devoted man who was generous with his time and harboured a life-long passion for rugby. Barry James Kevin Sullivan
Limp resource stock prices are part of a ‘pullback’ trend among investors, according to Minelife senior analyst Gavin Wendt. Queensland junior miners have struggled to