Critical minerals are the future of the resources sector in Queensland.
Legislation changes to permanently ban all greenhouse gas (GHG) storage and injection activities in Queensland’s Great Artesian Basin (GAB).
We have commenced a pilot program to investigate the release of an abandoned mine site for recommercialisation.
Information on amendments introduced by the Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 and details of how to make a submission.
Information on new reporting requirements and changes to data confidentiality periods that are effective from 1 October 2020.
Information on a feasibility study into a new 500km gas pipeline to connect gas reserves in the Bowen Basin to the east coast and overseas markets.
Review of the Australian market supply condition report.
Consultation on improving the efficiency of Queensland’s approval processes for mining and resources projects.
Initiatives and funding to help expand resource exploration and development.
Queensland’s resources and agricultural sectors are vital to our economy and the success of our regions, it’s important they coexist well together.
We are reducing rent for new and existing exploration permits for minerals to $0 for 5 years to encourage critical minerals exploration.