North West Queensland

Ironbark Zinc expands portfolio with acquisitions in Mt Isa copper projects, targeting growth in base and battery minerals exploration

Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX: IBG) has recently broadened its portfolio through key acquisitions, expanding into base and battery minerals, with the focus on copper and lithium.

True North copper begins mining at Wallace north deposit, advancing Cloncurry Copper Project and exploring further opportunities in north Queensland

True North Copper (ASX: TNC) has marked a pivotal milestone with the commencement of mining activities at the Wallace North deposit, part of its Cloncurry Copper Project (CCP) in Queensland, as of early July 2024.

Queensland vanadium project nears feasibility as demand for energy storage grows

A large-scale vanadium project in Queensland is moving closer to feasibility, with recent advances in its study and regulatory approvals positioning it to capitalise on the increasing global demand for vanadium in energy storage and other applications.

$5b wind farm proposed in North Qld could power most of Townsville

The largest economic development project in the State’s North will connect Mount Isa to the national energy grid sparks confidence for renewable developments.

Qld’s CopperString 2032 powering ahead with construction after milestone met

Early works will get underway on the transmission project in readiness of 500 workers arriving for the first stage of the building the 840 km line.

Solar, battery and sheep next to coal plant in Qld gets the Federal green thumbs up

Plans to build a huge solar and battery project next door to Queensland’s troubled coal fired power station have been waved through the approvals process.

Massive 1.5GW wind farm unveiled in Sunshine State’s north

Plans to build a significant renewable energy project in northern Queensland reveal it as the largest onshore wind farm in Australia.

Vecco Critical Mineral Projects moves a step closer

A major renewable energy initiative to help power Queensland’s energy grid and generate manufacturing jobs has moved a step closer after gaining coordinated project status.

Australia-first PV hybrid battery project proposed for Qld

The Dalby project supplies more than 1,680 households and is one of Australia ́s first hybrid PV and BESS projects in operation.

$1bn North Qld gas operations expansion to create 900 jobs

The final approval is the final hurdle to get works underway on the expansion, which is expected to create 900 Queensland jobs, including 200 ongoing jobs.