Tag: Queensland Government

The Queensland Government has welcomed an offtake agreement that will see US tin refiner Nathan Trotter & Co purchase up to 100 per cent of production from Huntore Australia’s Mount Garnet polymetallic operation in far north Queensland.

The Queensland Government has launched a major procurement process for up to 630 new buses, with the initiative expected to create opportunities for manufacturing, assembly and supply industries across the state.

The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2027 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards, recognising women apprentices who demonstrate leadership potential, initiative and contributions to an inclusive manufacturing workplace.

The Queensland Government has committed $12 million to support the establishment of what it says will be Australia’s first sovereign wide-body aircraft paint and refinishing facility at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba, with the project expected to strengthen the region’s manufacturing, aerospace and defence capabilities.

The Queensland Government has announced a $4.5 million investment in new heavy-lift infrastructure at Brisbane's Cairncross Dockyard, saying the funding will strengthen the state's defence and maritime manufacturing capability while supporting future ship maintenance and sustainment work.

The Queensland Government has announced an $18.56 million investment in a Brisbane-based biofuels manufacturing project, saying the funding will support the commercial deployment of locally developed waste-to-energy technology and strengthen the state's sovereign fuel capability.

The Queensland Government has announced that Vecco Group has been secured as the foundation customer for the Queensland Resources Common User Facility (QRCUF) in Townsville following the completion of major construction, marking a milestone for the state's critical minerals processing and advanced manufacturing sector.

The Queensland Government has announced $3.05 million in funding for a drone manufacturing project in South East Queensland, supporting the expansion of local manufacturing capabilities for Australian-designed uncrewed aerial systems.

The Queensland Government has launched a new program aimed at strengthening regional small businesses, including those connected to manufacturing and local supply chains, as part of its Small and Family Business First agenda.

The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.