Queensland resources served medium-rare

A Dutch organisation representing peak industry groups has been served up a feast of Queensland mineral wealth. The group which is made up of 185,000 enterprises has savoured platters of critical minerals, relished entree of rare earths, gorged on mains of copper with base metals sides all of which was rounded off with a bauxite flambe. The presentation to the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers was delivered by experts from the Department of Resources to showcase Queensland’s minerals supply and investment opportunities. Europe an important market Being able to showcase the North West Minerals Province to the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers was important in promoting the potential of Queensland’s resources sector, said Resources Minister Scott Stewart. “The group is the largest employers' organisation in the Netherlands, with a membership of more than 160 branch associations representing more than 185,000 enterprises,” Mr Stewart said. The presentation included an overview of Queensland’s new economy minerals potential, industry, governance and credentials, particularly in relation to sustainability, said Mr Stewart. “It will build awareness, understanding, intelligence and ultimately, opportunity identification for inward investment and customer offtake. “Sessions like this are great for Queensland as there are great benefits to the state through mutual sharing of information about trade requirements into the European Union, and linkages to Dutch companies or activities in Queensland. Resources Minister Scott Stewart “The Palaszczuk Government knows there is huge potential in the North West Minerals Province, and this is yet another step we are taking to make sure the rest of the world knows about it too.” The engagement session is part of a broader program with similar events held across Europe. To date engagements have been held with government and industry groups in France and Germany and one will also be conducted in London in the future. There was a new market for growing the Queensland minerals sector in Europe, said Mr Stewart. “Like many parts of the world, Europe is going through a large shift towards lowering emissions and clean energy,” he said. “This is driving demand for minerals, such as those used in electric vehicles. “You can't have a renewable energy industry without a strong mining industry and Queensland is well-placed to take advantage of these changes in Europe. “Queensland has an abundance of these minerals including copper, rare-earth elements, cobalt, nickel, vanadium and more. “This engagement will help create new, high-value and long-term markets, and establish new supply chains and value-adding infrastructure.” Minerals province a centre for wealth creation The Palaszczuk Government was backing the potential of the North West Minerals Province with real investment. “We’ve developed the $27 million Strategic Resources Exploration Program which has a strong focus on areas in and around Queensland's North West Minerals Province,” Mr Stewart said. “Last year we also included a boost to the New Economy Minerals Initiative with an additional $10 million in Collaborative Exploration grants to help explorers discover new economy minerals and support future jobs in Queensland's resources sector. “The development of the North West Minerals Province will create jobs and opportunities throughout Queensland. “That’s why we’re seeing international interest in Queensland’s resources sector.”

Queensland resources served medium-rare

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