Far North Queensland

Major battery storage and transmission project in North Queensland opens procurement path for civil, electrical, and logistics suppliers

A multi-year energy infrastructure project in Queensland’s Burdekin region, with a projected lifespan of 35 years, is preparing for construction in 2026—presenting near-term procurement opportunities across civil works, high-voltage installations, and site support services.

$8 billion manufacturing project to boost renewable energy supply chain in Northern Queensland

An $8 billion industrial development in Northern Queensland is set to drive demand for suppliers and service providers across manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Tin is in: how Dover Castle Metals is leading the charge from Cairns to cash flow

When Dover Castle Metals CEO and managing director Ben Mayo took the stage at the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC) WA Investor Briefing in Perth, he didn’t just deliver another run-of-the-mill presentation.

AUD 356 million silica project in Far North Queensland opens supplier opportunities with growing demand for high-purity silica sand

With an estimated CAPEX of AUD 356 million, this Far North Queensland project seeks equipment and service providers for high-purity silica sand production, including port and logistics infrastructure.

Copper project in North Queensland progresses toward 2024 investment decision with plans for copper cathode production by late 2025

A flagship copper project in northern Queensland is progressing towards a final investment decision by the second half of 2024, with production aimed for 2025.

Safety and resilience upgrades proposed for Kuranda Range Road

The Kuranda Range is a key to the Far North’s transportation network with both levels of Governments developing a strategy to help reduce unplanned closures of this road.

$450M State-funded battery system to be built in Central Qld

A recent approval will see construction of a 300-megawatt battery with four hours storage near Rockhampton, Queensland.

Cairns and Mackay Airports to receive $155m worth of expansions and upgrades

Funding will help make air travel faster and easier for people in North Queensland, connecting families and businesses to the rest of Queensland, the nation and the world.

State commits to resuscitating Great Keppel Island

Last month the Queensland Government announced a masterplan for a Southern Great Barrier Reef island that will focus on community-driven development to create a world-class destination.