Connect with us at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) in Sydney 21 - 23 October 2025
Queensland is a proud sponsor of IMARC 2025. Our team look forward to connecting with global buyers, investors, and partners to discuss our mining, resources, and METS capabilities. Book a call with us to explore opportunities.
Global demand for Queensland’s critical minerals
Queensland is home to 19 of the world’s most sought-after critical minerals and natural resources, including world-class vanadium deposits, used for everything from steel alloys in space vehicles through to tools and storage of diversified, sustainable energy.
Queensland is home to some of the world’s richest mineral-producing regions, with major deposits of copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, tungsten, graphite, vanadium, silica, silver, phosphate and rare earth elements.
These valuable minerals are found alongside many others, particularly in the renowned North West Minerals Province.
Queensland’s copper mining industry is well-established, with new deposits being discovered, and developments progressing successfully.
Emerging suppliers are focusing on vanadium extraction and battery assembly, while new rare earths, cobalt and graphite projects are being explored, including those that can unlock significant potential from existing and abandoned mine-site tailings.
Queensland’s high-purity alumina projects are also seeing early success, with companies ready to partner with new investors. Additionally, a variety of critical minerals are present across the state, including in secondary sources such as mine-site tailings and bauxite residue.
Queensland, Australia is your trusted partner for critical minerals investment
Backed by stable governance, pro-business policies and among Australia’s lowest payroll tax rates, we offer one of the most enviable business environments in the southern hemisphere.
Streamlined regulations, ultra-fast east coast data connectivity and ready access to Asia-Pacific markets, make Queensland the smart choice for your global growth.
Investing in Queensland means choosing a stable business environment that has experienced two decades of economic growth above the national average.
Read Queensland’s New Economy Minerals Investment Prospectus to learn about projects seeking investment.
Deep ESG stewardship
The Queensland Government’s high regulatory standards are centred on ensuring ethical and sustainable operations, fair and safe working conditions, and robust engagement with communities.
These standards are underpinned by a regulatory framework that ensures resource companies continue their legacy of high-quality ESG practices.
A skilled and growing workforce
Queensland’s resources industry employs around 80,000 people and remains a profession of choice for future generations.
Supported by a $1.2 billion investment in training, development and workforce initiatives.
With seven universities in the world’s top 500, Queensland has the talent pipeline needed to drive future growth.
The state’s skilled workforce is further strengthened by an advanced onshore mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) sector, as well as established professional and technical services hubs located right across the state.
Sophisticated infrastructure connecting products and people to the world
Queensland’s capacity to move people, products and data efficiently makes connecting with the world seamless.
- 21 seaports including the Port of Brisbane which handled A$73.2 billion in trade in 2022-23
- six international airports connecting to the world’s fastest-growing markets across Asia-Pacific and beyond
- 5,700 km of regional rail networks
- fastest submarine telecommunications connection from east Australia to Asia
- three cyber security innovation nodes, providing advanced cybersecurity
- Queensland’s SuperGrid bringing together all elements of the electricity system to deliver the transition to clean, reliable and affordable energy
A Queensland infrastructure and supply chain map. For illustrative purposes only.
“We recommend you work closely with Trade and Investment Queensland. They will find and open doors you never thought possible."
David Smirk, Managing Director, Phibion
Get government support for your Queensland investments
Through this network of local and international officers, TIQ supports potential investors to navigate the nuance of Queensland’s investment through:
- facilitating introductions to industry and service providers
- providing detailed industry knowledge and market intelligence
- developing business cases
- assisting with site visits
- liaising with government including linking in with our dedicated Critical Minerals Queensland Office
- providing investment-ready project support.
TIQ can also support and identify projects ready for investment.
Is your business ready to take advantage of the Queensland opportunity? Learn more about your future investment success through TIQ.
Whether you are new to Queensland or looking to expand your investment across the state, TIQ can help you find the right mining and critical mineral opportunity to help meet your business objectives.