RESEARCH IN RESOURCES
Through Queensland’s leading research and academic powerhouses, the quest for the next big discovery is never-ending. While ensuring a bright and prosperous future for the resources exploration industry has never been more important. Discover a world of new data in the minerals, coal, petroleum and new technologies industries in Queensland.
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2020 QEC Exploration Scorecard Launch
The QEC launched its tenth annual Queensland Exploration Scorecard on 10th December. Due to Covid-19, the launch event was virtual but was preceded by a boardroom pre-launch lunch attended by 35 guests in Brisbane. The [...]
Cross-Industry Workflow – Critical Minerals
In coming months QEC will deep dive with a series of profile articles focused on those individuals that are bridging the gap between Oil & Gas and Mining & Coal Industries. In doing so, these [...]
BP Energy Outlook 2020 Edition
The Energy Outlook explores the forces shaping the global energy transition out to 2050 and the key uncertainties surrounding that transition. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BP ENERGY OUTLOOK 2020 EDITION Visit BP's energy outlook [...]
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The Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) is the state's custodian of geoscience knowledge and data. GSQ collects and provides geoscience data, information and advice about Queensland's mineral and energy resources and resource potential. GSQ does [...]
QEC and AusIMM online event: Future of Geology Studies in Queensland
On 2 September 2020 Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) in collaboration with AusIMM delivered a members briefing on the Future of Geology Studies in Queensland. The panelists were: Jamie Walters Geology Specialist at Anglo American which [...]
Open data opens doors for Queensland explorers
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) have both commended the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy for its launch this week of the Geological Survey of Queensland Open Data [...]
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 the [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Innovation in Industry
On 25 June UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institiute (SMi) and the Geological Survey of Queensland co-hosted an online workshop for explorers to talk about their projects, insights and experiences. We hear about projects from [...]
EGRU Seminar 2020 – IOCG Deposits: occurrence and diversity
On 19 June James Cook University through The Economic Geology Research Centre (EGRU) held a seminar on IOCG Deposits: occurrence and diversity. The IOCG (iron oxide copper gold) deposits comprise a diverse family of ore [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Geophysics in Mineral Exploration
On 18 June UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMi) and the Geological Survey of Queensland co-hosted an online workshop bringing together geophysicists with diverse skills and backgrounds. This webinar aims to present new data [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Metal Isotopes in Ore Deposits and Applications to Exploration
On 11 June UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMi) and the Geological Survey of Queensland co-hosted an online workshop. This seminar discuss metal isotopes in ore deposits and applications to exploration. Metal isotopes provide [...]
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), University [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Magnetotellurics in Mineral Exploration
On 4 June UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMi) and the Geological Survey of Queensland co-hosted an online workshop focusing on magnetotellurics in mineral exploration. The magnetotelluric method is gaining prominence as a tool [...]
EOI call-out for explorer challenge industry partner
The QEC is proud to announce a new partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. The Vision 2020 Queensland Explorer Challenge is a celebration of open data inviting one mineral exploration company [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Queensland’s Critical Minerals Workshop
On 28 May UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland co-hosted a half day online workshop on Queensland's critical minerals. It is now well established that modern economies will [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Early Data Collection For Geometallurgy
On 21 May UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop. The aim of this webinar is to provide a range of perspectives on what [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – New Discovery Program Workshop
On 14 May UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop presenting a summary of work conducted by the Geological Survey of Queensland’s collaborators to [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Rock Samples from NW Mineral Province Deposits: Our Favourite
On 7 May UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop looking at rock samples from the Northwest mineral province. Many of the major deposits [...]
GSQ-UQ – Queensland Exploration Geochemistry and Mineral Geochemistry in Exploration
On 29 April UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop.The Geological Survey of Queensland holds an extensive collection of exploration geochemistry compiled from the [...]
GSQ and UQ Webinar Schedule
GSQ and UQ webinar schedule The Geological Survey of Queensland and the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute are continuing their collaborative series of webinars and online workshops over the next few months. The main goal of [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Waste Characterisation with core scanning technologies
On 16 April UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop discussing waste characteristics with core scanning technologies. The challenge remains for the mining industry [...]
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS BY GEOLOGY EXPERTS IN QUEENSLAND
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) holds its annual Technical Forum each year before the first semester of tertiary education kicks off. This popular and well regarded forum provides a platform for the sharing of the latest information and technology in the exploration field, featuring a wide selection of highly regarded exploration industry experts. A selection of presentations are available below.