Queenslanders can now make submissions into the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan.
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy says the plan is about working with industry, the regions and communities to set a shared vision for the future of the sector.
Minister for Resources, Scott Stewart said the resources industry employed about 71,000 people and was an essential part of Queensland’s economic recovery.
“It’s important communities, businesses and stakeholders can have their input into the plan,” Mr Stewart said.
“As the world changes, demand for new minerals like vanadium and cobalt will grow.”
He said it was important to look at the emerging minerals market as part of this plan “but also how we can capitalise on the existing strengths of Queensland’s resources industry”.
“As part of the development of the plan, soon we will be engaging with communities, resources companies and other stakeholders through formal sessions,” the Minister said.
“The findings will form the basis of a draft plan that we will be releasing later this year.”
Mr Stewart said the resources sector had been a key part of Queensland’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic and would continue to be in the future.
“The Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan will examine the challenges and opportunities facing the sector into the future,” he said.
