The Government of Queensland has allocated A$15m ($10.62m) to help Austral Resources refurbish the Rocklands sulphide processing facility near Cloncurry, Australia. This funding, provided through the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), aims to restore production capabilities over the next two years, with operations expected to resume by 2027. The Rocklands Copper Mine, which was placed into care and maintenance in 2024, will undergo refurbishment to facilitate the restart of copper sulphide production.The project is expected to generate approximately 250 jobs, contributing to the economic growth of the North ... (full story)