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Queensland minister for natural resources and mines Dale Last (centre).

Study suggests approvals in NWQ can be cut by up to two years

Points to the importance of the Critical Minerals Zone and its vanadium potential

12 September 2025

One of the Vibroseis trucks being used for the survey.

Big rig gig to sound out heavy metals beneath NWQ

Queensland explorers get an edge to crank up investment

02 September 2025

They think differently in Qld don't they

Govt insists it is promoting mining. Miners say otherwise

22 August 2025

Crisafulli seeks Qld exploration boost

EoI process launched to identify areas for development

28 July 2025

More pathways to resources for Qld kids

Qld government expands key education pathways

04 July 2025

There were two fatalities last year at QCoal's Byerwen mine.

Qld govt comes to terms with Qld resources safety framework

The findings of the review will be released in September

19 June 2025

Coroner appointed to investigate Qld mining fatalities

Role aimed at making mining safer

08 May 2025

Where does mining stand in Queensland?

Latest effort in the battle of Bundaberg raises some questions

27 March 2025

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