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Promise of stronger resources communities

Tuesday 02 September 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed today’s state government announcement of a new three-year $100 million funding package to strengthen resource industry-based communities.


Resources Council slams oil shale decision

Monday 25 August 2008

Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche has slammed the Queensland Government over its declaration of a 20-year moratorium over the development of the McFarlane oil shale deposit.


Asciano contract to shake up QR business structure

Friday 08 August 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has said Asciano’s entry into the Queensland coal haulage market should make Queensland Rail look again at its business structure.


Uranium: opportunity awaits

Wednesday 02 July 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has issued a Resource Report on uranium in Queensland, incorporating findings from the latest independent economic research on the sector’s potential contribution to economic growth and fighting climate change.


Queensland urges policy overhaul

Tuesday 04 March 2008

QUEENSLAND'S resources sector has urged a sweeping overhaul of State Government policies to capitalise on the 'supercycle' of global demand for minerals and energy.


Boost for North-West Province

Wednesday 07 November 2007

The QRC and the Queensland Government will commence formal discussions on the development of the Mount Isa-Townsville rail link


Clean coal centre

Thursday 20 September 2007

QUEENSLAND’S peak resources sector body is calling on federal parties to support a national clean coal research centre.


Tall order for CEO

Friday 24 August 2007

NORTH American BlueScope Steel president Lance Hockridge has been announced CEO of the embattled Queensland Rail (QR) in a climate of blame and mistrust.


Resources budget boost

Wednesday 13 June 2007

THE Queensland resources sector’s strong performance and outlook will underpin another year of economic growth for Queensland in 2007-08, according to Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Michael Roche.


Industry funds clean coal

Friday 18 May 2007

QUEENSLAND coal producers will directly fund the development of new clean coal power generation technology.


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