Why is the Queensland Government supporting this new program?

Mount Isa is at the heart of one of the richest minerals provinces in the world, with new critical industry minerals worth a potential $500 billion ready to be mined. With Glencore’s operations closure, we want to protect jobs and retain skilled workers in the region. This includes a focus on strengthening the Mount Isa economy, small business, liveability and community resilience for the future.