Mining Queensland

💡 As technology continues to evolve, it’s set to shape the future of Queensland’s mining industry in new and transformative ways. But which innovation will have the biggest impact?

Did you know Queensland has been a significant producer of tungsten in Australia, and globally, for about 130 years? This super-strong, heat-resistant metal plays a crucial role in various industries, including renewable technologies. With demand soaring, Queensland's Mt Carbine mine is leading the charge as the largest of three tungsten-producing mines in Australia. Read more about Queensland's tungsten industry in this article by Artem Golev, Lead Economist at the Geological Survey of Queensland 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUSZcSDM #Tungsten #QueenslandMining #criticalminerals

Critical minerals are set to play a crucial role in Mount Isa's future.   At the launch of Mount Isa City Council’s ‘Future Ready Economy Roadmap’ last Friday, Paul Holden (Critical Minerals Queensland Lead) emphasised the roadmap's importance in helping Mount Isa to capitalise on the global surge in demand for critical minerals.   Speaking of the growing interest in the region, Paul said: “As international attention turns to the North West Minerals Province for critical minerals, investors, government policy-makers and tier 1 miners will be looking for opportunities to invest at every stage of the critical minerals value chain - from exploration to manufacturing and export. To convert this interest into sustainable growth, it will be vital to provide a prioritised list of investment opportunities to these high value stakeholders.”   Paul also commended Mount Isa City Council for providing a framework that prioritises investment in the projects, infrastructure, and inputs that will most effectively remove barriers to growth and deliver economic outcomes for North West Queensland.   Pictured: Paul Holden speaking on a panel at the roadmap launch with Helen Degeling (Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd), and Professor Rick Valenta (Sustainable Minerals Institute).

👣 Did you know Australia’s oldest dinosaur footprints were found at a Queensland coal mine in Ipswich? In the 1960s, miners at the Rhondda Colliery in New Chum made a remarkable discovery—preserved dinosaur footprints in the ceiling of a coal mine shaft some 200m below the surface. These tracks, dating back over 220 million years to the late Triassic period are the earliest evidence of dinosaurs in Australia. Although first thought to belong to a dinosaur from the Eubrontes family, a predatory dinosaur, a 3D study later revealed that they were actually made by a dinosaur from the Evazoum family—a bipedal, plant-eating dinosaur and early ancestor of giant sauropods like the Brachiosaurus. 🦕 These footprints, preserved under layers of silt and mud, provide an incredible glimpse into Queensland’s prehistoric past. They remind us that beneath our feet lies not just mineral wealth, but also a rich and ancient history waiting to be uncovered. 📸 Credit: Anthony Romilio #Mining #Queensland #Paleontology #FossilDiscovery

Fun fact: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) takes up about 600 times less space in its liquid form than as a gas, making it much easier to transport across the world 🚢🌏 But do you know the temperature it needs to reach to become a liquid?

Thanks to a $5 million boost from the Queensland Government’s Frontier Gas Exploration Grants Program, Queensland is closer to securing more gas reserves for the east coast of Australia. Grant recipient Comet Ridge 's Mahalo East Pilot project has reached a major milestone, after successful drilling at the Mahalo East 1 and 2 wells in late 2024 where early lab analysis of core samples has revealed strong gas volumes. The gas exploration grants program aims to fast-track the development of future gas supply, and the progress at Mahalo East is a key step to ensuring a reliable, long-term supply. 📸 Image courtesy of Comet Ridge

Queensland is a powerhouse when it comes to copper 💪 From rich deposits to booming mining operations, copper is a major contributor to our state. Read an overview of the copper industry in Queensland in this article by Artem Golev, Lead Economist at the Geological Survey of Queensland. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn63Qy65

Be mine(d) this Valentine's Day! Let’s celebrate Queensland’s rich mineral resources, opals and gemstones. Our state's diverse geological landscape hosts a variety of natural treasures like gold, as well as precious and semi-precious stones. These resources play an important role for our regional economies – supporting mining jobs and local businesses and attracting tourism to the regions. And today they may also be important for loved ones lucky enough to unwrap a stunning gold necklace from Charters Towers, a brilliant sapphire from the Gemfields or a breathtaking opal from Quilpie! 💎

Before it became a tourist attraction, Brisbane's popular lookout Mt Coo-tha (once known as One Tree Hill) had its own gold rush. Between 1890 and 1950, hopeful prospectors searched for gold in these hills, but with only low-quality ore and small yields, large-scale mining never took off. At the time, optimistic prospector Mr Charlie Brown was quoted in the Telegraph in 1939 as saying "it's no Eldorado, but the prospects are good." Those who visit Mt Coo-tha today can still spot traces of the old workings along the Mt Coot-tha Gold Mining Circuit—a hidden glimpse into Queensland’s mining past. 📸 MustdoBrisbane / State Library of Queensland #MtCootthaGoldMining #mininghistory #QueenslandMining

Electric vehicles are shaping the future—but do you know which mineral powers their batteries? 🔋 Cast your vote and let us know in the comments!