New $2.6 billion bauxite mine to spread wealth throughout Queensland
Australia’s newest bauxite mine near Weipa will help keep our nation in the world’s number one position in the production of bauxite and exports of aluminium.
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North could play significant role in nation’s forestry future
Northern Australia could play a significant role in the future of the nation’s forestry industry, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
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$50 million NAIF investment to see Townsville Airport soar into the future
More than 200 local jobs, extra flights and greater tourism activity are expected to flow from a $50 million investment in Townsville Airport by the Coalition Government.
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$11.1 million cash bid exploration permits awarded
Oil and gas companies have paid a total of $11.1 million for cash bid permits to secure the right to explore three areas offshore Western Australia and Victoria for the next six years.
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Australia first fertiliser project backed by NAIF
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will invest $74 million in Australia's first plant to produce Sulphate of Potash.
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Government releases first national resources plan in a generation
Australia’s position as a global leader in the resources sector will be reinforced through the Coalition Government’s release of a National Resources Statement.
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Maximising Australis's critical minerals potential
Lithium, cobalt, titanium and Australia’s other critical mineral resources will be the focus of the Liberal National Government’s latest industry funding round, opening today.
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Canavan welcomes record resources export figure
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed confirmation Australian resources exports in 2018 set a new record of $248 billion.
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Funding announced for Northern Australia aquaculture plan
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen MP
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O’Dowd, Canavan to focus on Emerald businesses and industry
While Labor is busy stripping resources from the Emerald region, the LNP is focused on delivering the hard infrastructure the area needs to remain one of Queensland’s most productive hubs.
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