A first for Queensland’s critical minerals - Australian Mining

Qld's critical minerals testbed facility moves forward

A critical minerals processing facility first promised for Queensland more than two years ago taken a big step forward, with construction now underway on the first-of-its-kind facility. Deputy Premier and State Development minister Jarrod Bleijie announced on Thursday that bulk earthworks had begun on the site of the Queensland Resources Common User Facility in Townsville. Announced by the former Labor government in 2023, the facility is intende…

A first for Queensland’s critical minerals - Australian Mining

Construction of the Queensland Resources Common User Facility has commenced, bolstering the state’s critical minerals sector.

QLD State Gov’t announces boost for critical minerals - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: BlackMediaHouse/stock.adobe.com The QLD Government has saved an Australian-first critical minerals facility in Townsville, with construction of the Queensland Resources Common User Facility kicking off. Once operational in late 2026, mining companies will be able to test their mineral processing techniques at the facility and progress samples to market, accelerating commercial development opportunities.  Deputy premier and minister for …