Promoting geoscience knowledge in the Community
Geological Society of Australia Queensland Division
Australian Institute of Geoscientists Queensland Branch
Mineral and Energy Resources Queensland’s Minerals and Energy Resources – include copper, lead, zinc, silver, gold, cobalt, nickel, ilmenite, rutile, zircon, bauxite, limestone, brick clay, kaolin, bentonite, silica sand, foundry sand, sandstone, opal, coal, oil, gas, coal bed methane, geothermal
Government Revenue from Mining – Mining in Queensland is controlled by the Department of Mines and Energy. Royalties on production paid to the Queensland Government this year are estimated to be $3.5 billion. This is the largest source of state based revenue and is used to fund many government services including building community infrastructure, education, health and social services.
Supporting our Lifestyle – The products
Geologists contribute to our way of life Some Geological careers linked to mineral and energy resources
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of mining and quarrying are used to manufacture goods which maintain or improve our standard of living. How many tonnes of these commodities are consumed per person in Australia? For the answer, see below.
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