Queensland Resources Council news
Queensland resources jobs outpacing vacancies 15:1 in rest of state’s economy, says QRC
QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said the figures in the latest State of the Sector report reinforce the importance of the resources industry.
Increased unemployment rate highlights importance of Queensland resource sector jobs
The Queensland’s trend unemployment rate increased by 0.1% to 6.3%, but the resources sector is offering hundreds of opportunities across the State.
Queensland coal exports set new record
The 11% increase on the same month last year highlights the increasing demand from world markets for Queensland’s coal.
QRC comments on Baralaba mine fatality
“The industry is working on measures for a safety reset to refocus on safety in light of the recent tragedies,” says Queensland Resources Council.
QRC signs MoU with Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors to further strengthen resources jobs
The agreement is set to ensure a greater commitment to jobs and investments into the region’s economy.
Resource jobs resourcing regions, says QRC
Employment in Queensland’s resources sector has added an extra 5730 jobs over the last 12 months.
Queensland Premier commits to resources; confirms renewables as a recipe for regional resilience
The QRC and the resources sector embraces renewable energy, not only as a supplier of electricity for operations, but as a market for the coal and metals mined.
Queensland resources sector praised for delivering another export record
Resource exports delivered over AUS$65 billion of the AUS$85.2 billion total exports of Queensland goods in the 12 months to the end of April 2019.
QRC welcomes reassurance of no royalty increase offer from Palaszczuk Government
The QRC will now ask its member companies to consider the offer along with their request for the resources industry to contribute AUS$70 million to a Regional Infrastructure Fund over three years.
Premier should cancel Japan trade tour until royalties uncertainty ends, says QRC
According to the QRC, there is no point to a trade mission to any of Queensland’s valued trading markets while there is uncertainty that new taxes will be imposed on resources.