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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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 [...]
GSQ-UQ Webinar Series – Northwest Mineral Province – update on Deposit Atlas and other compilation datasets
On 9 April UQ through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) co-hosted a online workshop in two parts, introduction to the webinar series and Northwest mineral province - update [...]
Feature article – Mining data for profit
Reprinted with permission (and thanks) to The Courier-Mail and Glen Norris (November 29 2019)
Born from mining
Innovation born from the mining industry is leading to exciting advances further afield, ranging from explosives detection to aerospace manufacturing and better community engagement. To read more, click here.
Robots kicking goals for Queensland
When Brisbane mechanical engineer Jeff Sterling founded Universal Fields Robots his goal was to bring fully-autonomous robots with industrial-scale capabilities to the marketplace. In 2019 – with the latest addition to the company’s prize cupboard [...]
Positives in our ability to manufacture minerals
From "The Conversation" by Anita Parbhakar-Fox, Paul Gow, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland Last month, scientists uncovered a mineral called Edscottite. Minerals are solid, naturally occurring substances that are not living, such as quartz or haematite. This [...]
Centre becomes UQ Centre for Natural Gas
With the energy space evolving rapidly, UQ is moving early to ensure that it has the capacity to take on the growing ambit of natural gas research for Australia. UQ is renaming its Centre for [...]
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.