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Queensland's North West Minerals Province

The North West Minerals Province

North West Queensland has long been a significant contributor to Queensland’s economic growth, supporting local businesses and underpinning global companies in Mount Isa, Townsville, Cairns and Brisbane.

The Queensland Government is working in partnership with North West Queensland communities, councils and industry to further develop the region’s potential and secure a sustainable and diversified economy.

  • Strategic blueprint

    As one of the world’s richest mineral-producing regions, A Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is helping secure the long-term future of the region and its communities. The blueprint is delivering projects that are unlocking jobs and investment opportunities in North West Queensland.

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  • Economic diversification strategy

    The North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy was a key deliverable of the blueprint. The Strategy focuses on 13 key initiatives and is structured around 3 key themes: enhanced investment environment; strong supply chains; and sustainable communities.

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  • Achievements

    To build on the success of the first implementation plan, we have developed a new plan to 2025. This plan is supported by $20 million dollars of new funding.

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  • Projects pipeline

    Mining and mineral processing will remain a mainstay of the North West Mineral Province’s economy. There are new opportunities in sectors like agriculture and tourism that will create more jobs for Queenslanders and support our vibrant outback communities.

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    Green farmland on a sunny day.

Last updated: 23 Sep 2024