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Critical minerals needing critical minds for development

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James Cook University (JCU) would likely provide technical expertise to staff and develop a vanadium industry in North Queensland.

JCU Head of Earth and Environmental Sciences Associate Professor Ioan Sanislav was speaking after the Trailblazer Universities Program met in Townsville this week.

The $370 million program is designed to ‘build additional capacity to focus on the problems that matter to the nation by driving research excellence and real-world impact.’

Main image: Vecco Group - vanadium electrolyte facility in Townsville

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Positive Townsville workforce trends

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Townsville region has seen a lift in workforce numbers, but there is concern for what's around the corner as JobKeeper, JobSeeker and bank mortgage relief fall away.

TP Human Capital director Clayton Cook and local economist Colin Dwyer say the Federal Budget next month must include some reassurance that borderline household incomes won't destabilise Townsville’s encouraging workforce performance.

Mr Cook said the Townsville region had officially increased it workforce by around 5000 people to 113,600 in the past month and reduced its three-monthly unemployment rate to 5.5 per cent (regionally adjusted full employment).

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