2020 Exploration Scorecard Sentiment Survey: Have your say
2020 Exploration Scorecard Sentiment Survey: Have your say
Have your say on the state of exploration in Queensland by completing the 2020 Exploration Scorecard Sentiment Survey Through surveying exploration and drilling stakeholders each year, the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) produces the Exploration...
Boost for new mineral exploration across Queensland
Boost for new mineral exploration across Queensland
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has congratulated the 24 mineral exploration companies that have been successful in the latest round of grants totalling nearly $4 million, as part of the Queensland Government Collaborative Exploration...
Strong economic value lies in North West Minerals Province
Strong economic value lies in North West Minerals Province
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has welcomed a new report which highlights the vast mineral resource value and economic potential of the North-West Minerals Province and wider Northern Queensland area. Released today, the Repowering...
More funding available for Queensland explorers
More funding available for Queensland explorers
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and its exploration focused member organisation the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) will encourage members and the wider community of minerals exploration companies across Queensland to take advantage of the...
Proposed changes to Australia’s foreign investment law
Proposed changes to Australia’s foreign investment law
Reforms to Australia’s foreign investment framework will become effective from 1 January 2021. On 5 June 2020 the Commonwealth Government announced the significant changes which will be introduced and are likely to impact QEC...
Gas explorers heard – additional land on offer
Gas explorers heard – additional land on offer
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) has welcomed the Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy’s latest tender release of five areas for gas exploration, across almost 1500 square kilometres in south-west Queensland....
Collaborative approach identifies top priorities for minerals exploration
Collaborative approach identifies top priorities for minerals exploration
The Queensland minerals exploration sector is set to strengthen its research and development capability through shared priorities developed by the Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC),...
Record interest in government grants to reboot exploration
Record interest in government grants to reboot exploration
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and its exploration promotion arm, the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) supports and encourages the record number of exploration companies that have opted-in for government grants as part of a...
Exploration industry recognised in road to COVID-19 recovery
Exploration industry recognised in road to COVID-19 recovery
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) is pleased to see a number of relief measures introduced today by the Palaszczuk Government, to assist Queensland’s exploration industry through difficulties faced as a result of COVID-19. Exploration...
Queensland Approach – Exploration Work Programs
Queensland Approach – Exploration Work Programs
On 20 March 2020, QRC wrote to the Premier seeking urgent relief measures for the resources sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Key areas included work program and relinquishment relief, rents and fee deferral. The...