North West Queensland

Canadian mining approves $836m Qld site for copper mining

Projectory details development plans for a site near Mt Isa, Queensland which promises to reveal a mineral reserve of gold and copper.

First stage to Mt Isa solar farm to power up a North West Qld operation

A proposed 88MW solar farm near Mt Isa is to begin construction after a long term off-take agreement was met with a zinc miner.

Rocklands revamped and ready to roll with first copper concentrate already mined

Following work to redesign a previously mothballed Queensland mine, the first copper concentrate has been produced from stockpiled material.

Green light for Saint Elmo vanadium mine to secure Qld’s resource supply

Vanadium is being hailed as a new economy mineral as a global resources supplier to fuel Queensland’s future, reports Projectory.

Dugald River zinc operation to be kept cool with refrigeration project

$20 million has been invested into water-cooled refrigeration which is imperative for zinc mining production at a major Queensland-based site.

Expressions of interest goes out for $600m hybrid power project in north Qld

The call has gone out for north Queenslanders to build Australia’s largest hybrid generator to produce cleaner, cheaper energy.

One of the largest vanadium deposits in the world advances at flagship Qld development

A proposed vanadium project in north west Queensland is advancing to the next stage to assess green hydrogen opportunities to be had from wind and solar development.

$60m regional Qld water supply project to offer over 170 jobs in construction

A renewable energy project in north Queensland progresses further toward construction in the region following approval for a coordinated project by the State.

Electrical firm secures 200MW solar contract in Queensland’s Western Downs region

A Spain-based solar developer has awarded a major contract for its first renewable power purchase agreement in Australia, reports Projectory.

Tender awarded for North Qld metal mine with contractor seeking numerous active roles in freight services

One of the nation’s largest heavy haulage providers has won a contract for a ductile metal operation in outback Queensland.