A Queensland Government delegation is preparing to embark on a trade mission in North America that will aim to put the state’s resources sector in the global spotlight.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last will lead the delegation to the US and Canada.
In Washington DC, the delegation will engage with key industry players, government officials, and investment agencies, reinforcing Queensland’s position as a stable and attractive destination for resource investment.
The delegation will hold talks with US Government officials from the departments of Defence and Energy, as well as with EXIM Bank the country’s official export credit agency.
In Canada, the delegation will attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention – one of the world’s largest mining events – where more than 27,000 attendees from over 135 countries, including major investors and industry leaders, gather to explore emerging opportunities.
At PDAC, Queensland delegates will meet with international officials, political representatives and resources industry leaders.
Last said the trade mission signalled a new era of certainty and confidence for Queensland’s resources industry.
“Queensland has world-class coal, gas and oil reserves, and this trade delegation will deliver a clear message to global investors, government officials and industry leaders: Queensland is open for business,” he said.
“The Queensland Government is committed to stable, transparent, and investment-friendly policies that create jobs and opportunities for regional Queensland.
“The resources sector contributes more than $61 billion to our economy and supports more than 79,000 jobs, most of them in regional Queensland.
“We back Queensland mining families and their communities, and we want a pipeline of projects to ensure their future.”
