Investors can now more easily identify opportunities in Queensland’s critical minerals industry through two new products.
The Queensland Critical Minerals Prospectus, which showcases projects ready for investment at different mining stages, was launched this week, alongside a Critical Minerals Investor Hub, a new online tool connecting potential investors with government agencies and proponents of projects already in development.
State Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the Prospectus also featured details of Queensland’s critical mineral sector, including known endowments.
Minister Scott said Queensland was rich in the critical mineral resources needed to make the technologies required to shift towards a greener low-emission economy.
“Our message is simple. There’s no better place to invest in critical minerals than in Queensland,” he said.
“We have the critical minerals below the ground and our ambition is to go beyond just mining these resources, but to also process them and manufacture the renewable energy technologies like wind turbines, solar panels and storage batteries right here in Queensland.”
Minister Scott said the Government was already working with proponents to make the industry a reality and the prospectus was about building on that momentum.
“That’s why we’ve also launched the Critical Minerals Investor Hub, a one-stop portal for those wanting to make Queensland a part of their investment portfolio.
“Through the portal, investors can get in touch with key stakeholders across the Government and proponents with critical minerals projects in different stages of development.”
Richmond Vanadium Technology Managing Director Jon Price said the launch of the Prospectus would increase global exposure and interest of Queensland projects and lead to important introductions to key investment stakeholders.
“Richmond Vanadium Technology looks forward to showcasing our Richmond Julia Creek Project in North Queensland, one of the world’s largest vanadium oxide deposits,” Mr Price said.
Explore the Queensland Critical Minerals Prospectus and Critical Minerals Investor Hub on the State Government website.
