Dec 13, 2018

Report backs lithium-ion potential

A new strategy commissioned by the Federal Government will help to maximise Australia’s potential as a world powerhouse in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham this week launched Austrade’s new Lithium-Ion Battery Value Chain: New Economy Opportunities for Australia report and said Australia was well positioned to become a world-leader in this developing market. “Lithium-ion battery technology has enabled the mobile device revolution and is driving innovation and a global shift in energy st...

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Dec 13, 2018

Funding fast-tracked for pipeline

The State Government has announced it will fast-track funding for the $225 million Haughton pipeline duplication to ensure long-term water security for Townsville. Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Jackie Trad, said funding of $160 million, up from $15 million, will now be provided in 2018-19, with a further $55 million to be provided in 2019-20. “Fast-tracking this funding is the right thing to...

Dec 13, 2018

Spotlight on civil construction

The Civil Contractors Federation Queensland is hoping a field day to be held next year will showcase a part of the construction industry which is changing rapidly. Queensland chief executive officer Damian Long said the inaugural Queensland Civil Construction Field Day in Brisbane from March 21-22 would provide a one-stop shop on everything to do with civil construction. He said the event w...

Dec 12, 2018

Works for Queensland funds fast-tracked

The Palaszczuk Government has brought forward $100 million in Works for Queensland funding. Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad announced the early release as part of the Queensland Government’s Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review. “The State Budget allocated $200 million to a third round of Works for Queensland in 2019-21 but we see the time is right to bring forward $100 million to ...

Dec 12, 2018

CuDeco head steps down

CuDeco has announced the resignation of chairman Peter Hutchison from its board for health reasons. Mr Hutchison has been a director since 2004 and has served as a member of CuDeco’s audit committee and the human resources, remuneration and nominations committee. He said he left with regret as he believed that the future of the company would be successful following the restructuring process...

Dec 12, 2018

Golden partnership for vanadium hopeful

North-West Queensland vanadium proponent Intermin Resources has reached a merger agreement with MacPhersons Resources. The deal was being described as ‘transformational’, with the two companies holding combined estimated mineral resources of 1.15M oz of gold in the Kalgoorlie region. The joined companies will be renamed Horizon Minerals Limited (subject to Intermin shareho...

Dec 11, 2018

Supply opportunities in local government

From fuel supply to footpaths, civil engineering to industrial cleaning, below is a range of tender opportunities with councils throughout regional Queensland. Closing on Description Issued By Category Wed, 12 December 2018 11:00 AM GCCC008216: LG314/621/18/119 – TECHNO ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR USE OF DORMANT LANDFILLS ENERGY...

Dec 11, 2018

Far West mining on the near horizon at Thalanga

Red River Resources is on track to start production from its Far West deposit in early 2019. The company says the decline has advanced to 90m vertical depth at the site, which has a reserve of 1.5 million tonnes at 12 per cent zinc. Ore from Far West will augment the output from the West 45 deposit, which is also part of Red River’s Thalanga project in the Charters Towers region. “...

Dec 11, 2018

Federal funding pledge for Mackay Ring Road Stage 2

The Federal Government has committed $280 million to help deliver the Bruce Highway – Mackay Ring Road Stage 2 project. Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said this work would extend the Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1 project by connecting the Bruce Highway at Glenella, north-west of Mackay, heading east to Harbour Rd. This would assist in reduc...