Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has held high-level discussions with senior executives from the parent companies of three of the state’s largest mining operations, aiming to solidify Tasmania’s standing as a globally competitive destination for resources investment and regional employment.
The meetings involved representatives from MMG, operator of the Rosebery Mine; Grange Resources, which runs the Savage River Iron Ore Operations; and the Bluestone Mines Tasmania joint benture, backed by Metals X and Yunnan Tin, owners of the Renison Tin Mine.
The talks underscored hundreds of millions of dollars in global capital flowing into Tasmania’s West Coast to secure the future of the local mining industry.
Major investments driving this economic activity include Grange Resources’ recently approved AU$287 million North Pit Underground Project at Savage River, which extends mine operations and jobs into the next decade.
At Renison, the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture has poured funds into new paste fill and water treatment facilities while advancing the Rentails Tailings Retreatment Project, projected to create up to 400 construction roles and 75 ongoing operational positions.
Meanwhile, MMG continues multi-million-dollar investments to extend the lifespan of the Rosebery Mine, which currently supports over 700 workers and contractors.
Premier Rockliff noted that the ongoing capital commitment from global operators reflects confidence in Tasmania’s skilled workforce, stable business environment, and critical mineral potential.
“The confidence these companies continue to show in Tasmania through ongoing investment is a testament to the quality of our workforce, the strength of our mining sector and our reputation as a stable and attractive place to do business,” he said.
The discussions formed part of an international engagement itinerary, including an investor roundtable in Hong Kong designed to showcase the state’s strengths in resources, renewable energy, and economic stability.
The Premier noted that initiatives like these, alongside the reopening of Mt Lyell, underpin the government’s broader economic strategy to foster resilient regional communities and secure long-term prosperity across the West Coast and North West.
