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Queensland

Queensland is a state in north-eastern Australia, with its capital in Brisbane. It is the second-largest Australian state by area and the third-most populous, with a population of about five-million people. The state's economy is highly diversified, with dominant sectors including mining, agriculture, tourism, education and advanced manufacturing. Queensland is a major global producer of coal, accounting for a significant share of Australia's thermal and metallurgical coal exports, and also produces substantial quantities of base metals, including copper, zinc and lead. The state hosts significant uranium deposits, particularly in the north-west, though uranium mining has been subject to policy restrictions. Other key resources include bauxite, gold, silver and natural gas, with large coal-seam gas developments in the Surat and Bowen basins. Agriculture remains important, with cattle grazing, sugar cane, grain and horticulture contributing strongly to the rural economy. Queensland's ports, including Gladstone, Hay Point and Abbot Point, are critical infrastructure for bulk commodity exports to Asia. The state government has pursued economic diversification strategies, promoting renewable energy, hydrogen production and critical minerals development. Queensland was separated from New South Wales in 1859 and has since developed into one of Australia's most resource-rich and economically significant states.

Queensland News


The Gamsberg project
Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals
24th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 


Killi Resources drilling in Australia
Killi appoints start-up mine specialist Halliday as MD
24th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold, copper and rare earths explorer Killi Resources has appointed nonexecutive director Hamish Halliday as MD effective August 24. He brings to the position experience as a geologist,... 


Fortescue signage
Fortescue, Queensland gov reach truce over scrapped electrolyser facility dispute
20th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The State of Queensland, Minister for Economic Development Queensland and iron-ore major Fortescue have reached a confidential settlement to resolve their dispute over the former state government’s... 


Evolution's Mungari mine
Gold miner Evolution open to more North America, Australia deals
20th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Evolution Mining will consider acquisitions in Australia and North America and hasn’t ruled out buying assets from Northern Star Resources should they come to market. Evolution is looking at more... 


Gold mineralisation at Creswick project
ECR inks farm-in, JV agreement with Bold Gold on high-grade Australian asset
17th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has signed binding conditional farm-in and joint venture agreements with Bold Gold Resources in respect of the Creswick gold project, in Australia, which define a pathway... 


Copper mineralisation in Australia
London-listed Mila Resources completes takeover of three copper, gold prospects in Queensland
12th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed copper and gold developer Mila Resources has advised it is now the full owner of three exploration project areas in Queensland, Australia - Yarrol, Mount Steadman and Mount Weary.... 


Tomago smelter
Rio Tinto aluminium smelter to get Australian gov bailout
12th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

The owners of Australia’s biggest aluminum smelter, including Rio Tinto Group, are set to receive a government bailout to keep the plant operating as it grapples with high energy costs, according... 


Austral's Mt Kelly processing facility
Austral proceeds with Hammer takeover to create enlarged Australian copper producer
11th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With a deadline having lapsed for ASX-listed Larvotto Resources to make a superior offer to take over control of ASX-listed Hammer Metals, Hammer has now entered into a binding scheme... 


Rocklands copper project
Austral Resources Australia secures State funding for expanded copper processing
7th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed copper cathode producer Austral Resources Australia has secured $15-million of investment from QIC Queensland Critical Minerals Fund, through a non-dilutive royalty financing agreement.... 


Maddens underground mine development
ECR uncovers visible gold vein as it progresses underground mine development in Queensland
5th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed ECR Minerals has identified an additional mineralised quartz vein containing visible gold at the Maddens underground mine as the company works to develop the Maddens and Brothers mining... 


Austral's Rocklands copper mine
Austral makes binding proposal to acquire Hammer Metals
3rd August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Austral Resources Australia has submitted a definitive written and binding proposal to acquire fellow ASX-listed Hammer Metals by way of a scheme of arrangement for a total implied value... 


Coal exploration
Yari Resources expands its coal resource base through acquisition
3rd August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed coal exploration company Yari Resources is expanding its coal resource base in the Bowen Basin, in Queensland, Australia, by entering into a binding conditional agreement to acquire a... 


Maules Creek coal mine
Whitehaven Coal logs 2026 output at top end of guidance, sees costs at low end
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal said on Tuesday its yearly output and sales landed near the top of guidance range as its Queensland mines recovered, while full-year costs were set to come in near the... 


Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery
Rio Tinto signs five-year bio pellet deal with SuperChar to cut alumina refinery emissions
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it had signed a five-year deal with Australian bioenergy firm SuperChar to supply bio pellets to the miner's alumina refineries in Gladstone, supporting its shift toward... 


Brazilian vanadium
Australian vanadium developer confirms viability of integrated mine, processing plant
20th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Critical Minerals Group has completed a prefeasibility study (PFS) on the Lindfield vanadium project, which contemplates an integrated openpit vanadium mine near Julia Creek in... 


Woodside gas project in Australia
Aus regulator sees east coast gas market well-supplied through 2026, warns of 2027 risks
10th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's east coast gas market is expected to have sufficient supply in the fourth quarter of 2026, though further investment will be needed to meet longer-term demand, the country's competition... 


McArthur coal mine
Coking coal miners caught between India's surging demand and Australia's taxes
8th July 2026 By: Reuters

Miners of coking coal in top exporter Australia face the dilemma of balancing expectations of strong demand growth from top buyer India against a royalty tax system they view as rapacious and... 


Larvotto's Hillgrove plant
Hammer confirms early takeover offer from Austral amid existing Larvotto offer
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Hammer Metals has received a takeover offer from Austral Resources amid an existing offer having been made by Larvotto Resources. Larvotto intends to acquire all of the shares of Hammer... 


Diatreme silica sands
Diatreme receives funding boost from partner in Australian silica sands venture
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed silica sand developer Diatreme Resources' joint venture partners, Sibelco Silica, has exercised its call option to subscribe for additional shares in the companies' Cape Silica Holdings... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel
Harmony says copper push is diversification, not a change in identity
2nd July 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

South Africa-headquartered Harmony Gold Mining Company says its expansion into copper is not a departure from its 75-year history as a gold producer, but a deliberate strategy to diversify its... 


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