Vanadium mine a new era for Queensland resource sector

Sally Gall
Updated September 21 2021 - 8:06am, first published September 15 2021 - 4:00pm
Vanadium exploration taking place in north west Queensland.
Vanadium exploration taking place in north west Queensland.

The Queensland government has given the go-ahead for a $250 million vanadium mine near Julia Creek that it says will pioneer production of a globally sought-after new economy mineral, and support up to 400 regional jobs.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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