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LNP plans new chief to drive North West minerals growth

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Copper, Processing / Manufacturing.

The LNP has committed to appointing a new Deputy Coordinator-General dedicated to unlocking the development of the North West Minerals Province if it wins government.

The Townsville-based Deputy Coordinator-General would have sweeping powers to fast-track and bring government departments together to resolve bureaucratic hold-ups and coordinate approvals.

“The LNP’s Deputy Coordinator-General will charged with unleashing the minerals province to supercharge the economy and create thousands of jobs," LNP leader Deb Frecklington said.

“They will have sweeping powers to plan, deliver and coordinate large-scale projects.

“This is another demonstration of the LNP’s. . .

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COVID relief extended for explorers

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Exploration.

Queensland’s explorers have another six months rent-free to keep them on the hunt for the next round of resources projects and jobs.

The Palaszczuk Government was extended an existing COVID break on land rent to March 31 next year.

Queensland’s economic strategy for recovery was built on traditional strengths like resources, said Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham.

“Over the past five years, $21 billion has been invested in or committed to resources projects creating 8000 jobs," Dr Lynam said.

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Upgrade in train for critical freight route

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Processing / Manufacturing.

Work has kicked off on a $6 million upgrade on the Mount Isa Rail line, bolstering flood resilience on the critical freight route between the North West Minerals Province and Port of Townsville.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said also that $20 million had been accessed from the State Government’s $80 million, four-year incentive scheme, encouraging freight operators and the resource industry to use the rail line.

The $6 million upgrade will take place along roughly 320km of the line, starting just west of Hughenden and continuing right through to near Cloncurry.

The works include bridge. . .

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CopperString spark-up in State’s COVID-19 strategy

Written by dev on . Posted in All News, Energy, Processing / Manufacturing.

A $14.8 million injection to nudge the CopperString 2.0 power project towards lift-off is among a package of COVID-19 fightback measures the State Government announced today.

The $1.5 billion scheme will connect the North West Minerals Province with the national electricity grid with the construction of more than 1000km of transmission infrastructure between Woodstock and Mount Isa.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced $14.8 million in funding to enable the CopperString project to continue its development activities and. . .

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