Queensland Launches Major $17 Billion Copper Mine Plan

Queensland Launches Major $17 Billion Copper Mine Plan

A $2.3 billion copper mine in North West Queensland is set to deliver a major economic lift and create 1,450 jobs, amid efforts to stabilise the state’s critical minerals sector. The Eva Copper Mine announcement comes after a $600 million state and federal government package to boost the existing Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville refinery, helping maintain around 600 jobs following concerns they could close due to Chinese oversupply. The n…

$2.3B copper mine boosts Qld manufacturing

Queensland manufacturing and resources capability is set for a major lift, with the Queensland Government announcing it has secured a $2.3 billion investment in the new Eva Copper Mine in North West Queensland. According to the Queensland Government, the project will support up to 1,450 jobs, including about 1,000 during construction and 450 once operational.  The mine, to be developed by Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, is located 75 kilome…