The Queensland government has completed a significant trade mission to North America, aiming to attract investment opportunities for the state’s resources sector.
Led by QLD Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last, the delegation visited the United States and Canada to showcase Queensland’s long-term vision for resource sector growth.
A key objective of the mission was to repair relationships with international investors, which had been strained by policy changes under the previous federal government.
The delegation engaged with industry leaders, government officials, and investment agencies in Washington DC, reinforcing Queensland’s position as a stable and attractive destination for resource investment.
In Canada, the Queensland representatives attended the recently concluded Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, one of the world’s largest mining events.
The convention, which drew more than 27,000 attendees from over 135 countries, provided a platform for the delegation to meet with international officials, political representatives, and resources industry leaders.
QLD Minister Last described the trade mission as signalling “a new era of certainty and confidence for Queensland’s resources industry”.
He emphasised the state’s world-class coal, gas, and oil reserves, stating: “This trade delegation delivered a clear message to global investors, government officials, and industry leaders: Queensland is open for business.”
The Queensland government has committed to stable, transparent, and investment-friendly policies aimed at creating jobs and opportunities in regional Queensland.
QLD Minister Last highlighted the importance of the resources sector to the state’s economy, noting its $61 billion contribution and support of over 79,000 jobs, primarily in regional areas.
During the mission, the delegation held talks with U.S. Government officials from the Departments of Defense and Energy, as well as with EXIM Bank, the country’s official export credit agency.
These meetings, along with the interactions at the PDAC Convention, are expected to pave the way for increased investment and trade opportunities in Queensland’s resources sector.
As the trade mission concludes, the Queensland government expresses confidence that this proactive approach will help secure a strong future for the state’s mining industry and the communities it supports.
