New exploration to secure exports
New exploration to secure exports
The Queensland resources sector has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s action to meet the growing demand for the State’s high-quality coal awarding two preferred exploration tenders in the Bowen Basin. Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief...
Increased mineral, petroleum exploration spending bolsters Qld jobs pipeline
Increased mineral, petroleum exploration spending bolsters Qld jobs pipeline
Increased investment in exploring for minerals and petroleum in Queensland, was a strong indicator of future jobs growth in the resources sector. Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Officer Ian Macfarlane said the Australian...
QEC welcomes new funds for explorers
QEC welcomes new funds for explorers
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) welcomes the latest round of exploration grants for the North West announced today by Minister Lynham. QEC Chair Brad John said nine exploration companies will share in $1.13 million...
New QUREX Gateway catalyst for growth in Queensland resources
New QUREX Gateway catalyst for growth in Queensland resources
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) is pleased to launch its flagship project, the Queensland Resources and Exploration Gateway (QUREX), a “one-stop-shop” for all things resources exploration and investment. It is a collaboration with the...
Explorers expect a good year ahead
Explorers expect a good year ahead
The seventh edition of the annual Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) Exploration Scorecard has been released this week with an optimistic view on the industry. The headline from this year’s Scorecard is that commodity prices...
Investment Showcase success
Investment Showcase success
There was strong attendance yet again for the recent QEC/McCullough Robertson Investment Showcase on 9 November. Attendees heard presentations from Executive Director of State Gas Limited, Greg Baynton and Exploration Manager of Hammer Metals...
QEC Exploration Breakfast – book now!
QEC Exploration Breakfast – book now!
The Queensland Exploration Council and event sponsors BDO are pleased to welcome the 2017 Queensland Exploration Council breakfast. The Queensland Exploration Council breakfast is the launch pad for the annual Queensland Exploration Scorecard, tracking...
New scheme to help raise capital for junior explorers
New scheme to help raise capital for junior explorers
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has welcomed the decision by the Federal Government to incentivise new investment in exploration through the Junior Mineral Exploration Tax Credit scheme (JMETC). Totalling $100 million, the scheme will...
New incentives for the North-West
New incentives for the North-West
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) is pleased to see a new pool of funds to encourage companies to explore in the North West Minerals Province. The Queensland Government’s $3.6 million Collaborative Exploration Incentive (CEI)...
Mr Explorer hangs up his geo-pick
Mr Explorer hangs up his geo-pick
After seven years as the Chair of the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC), Dr Geoff Dickie PM passed the leadership baton to new Chair Brad John PM. Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane...
