Greens leader Adam Bandt has sparked a war of words after calling on members of South Korea’s National Assembly to get their government to stop buying Australian coal. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack today slammed Mr Bandt’s comments as an attack on Australia’s national interest. “The Nationals urge Mr Bandt to immediately withdraw his comments… This content is for iQ In...
Port of Townsville has reported a 6.5 per cent increase in freight passing over its wharves last financial year, with exports of mineral concentrates and fertiliser listed as key factors in that growth. It reported a $13.87 million net profit for 2019/20 and a saw almost 8.2 million tonnes of freight shifted at its Townsville… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ Civil, i...
Queensland’s resources sector accounted for 80 per cent of the total value of the State’s exports of $79.9 billion in the 12 months to May 2020. Queensland Treasury’s analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed a drop of almost $6 billion in the value of Queensland exports in that time, while nationwide the total… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ Civil, iQ...
Higher export volumes and a lower exchange rate have helped Australia’s resource and energy exports reach an estimated record $293 billion in 2019–20. But that figure is expected to slide to $263 billion in 2020–21 and $255 billion in 2021–22. The forecasts are contained in the latest Resources and Energy Quarterly report, coming against a… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, ...
The latest improved trade figures and a new defence deal have highlighted the significance of Australia’s minerals sector. Total resources and energy exports in the four weeks to April were up by 1.4 per cent on the same period last year to $92.1 billion, said Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt. “Iron… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, ...
Latest export figures have confirmed the resilience of some of Australia’s key resources in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Total resources and energy exports increased by nearly 34 per cent in March compared to the previous month. Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said exports were also up by 2… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, i...
Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are heading for a record of $299 billion in 2019–20, an increase of $18 billion from last financial year. The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has just released the March 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly. Strong iron ore and gold prices and a weaker… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ...
The Palaszczuk Government has announced a plan to boost mineral exports via the Mount Isa rail line, including freight charge discounts and new port facilities. Announcing the plan at the Port of Townsville today ahead of Tuesday’s State Budget, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said the investment would promote mining and exploration in the… This content is for iQ Industry Queenslan...
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