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Initiatives and Partnerships

Through its initiatives and partnerships, QRC connects industry, education and community to deliver real impact across Queensland’s resources sector. These programs support future talent, strengthen capability and showcase the opportunities and value of a modern, evolving industry.

Oresome Resources

Oresome Resources is a national educational initiative that brings the resources sector to life for students and teachers through curriculum-aligned teaching materials and real-world industry insights. Developed in partnership with educators, it supports classroom learning across science, technology and sustainability, helping students understand the role of resources in everyday life and future-focused careers.

Oresome Resources

Queensland Minerals & Energy Academy (QMEA)

The QMEA connects industry with schools to inspire and develop the next generation of talent for Queensland’s resources sector. Through hands-on experiences, industry-led programs and partnerships with schools across the state, QMEA provides students with real pathways into STEM careers while supporting teachers with practical, curriculum-aligned resources.

QMEA

Queensland Exploration Council (QEC)

The QEC supports explorers on their pathway to production, working to attract investment and strengthen Queensland’s exploration sector. The QEC promotes the critical role exploration plays in driving economic growth, regional development and long-term sustainability, while connecting capital with opportunity through initiatives such as QE-Connect, the Exploration Scorecard and targeted industry engagement.

QEC

Resources WIDE

Resources WIDE supports workforce development across Queensland’s resources sector by connecting employers with programs that build capability, inclusion and long-term career pathways. Through targeted initiatives and partnerships, it helps address workforce challenges while creating opportunities for underrepresented groups to enter and thrive in the industry.

Resources WIDE

Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ)

WIMARQ brings together a connected network of professionals across Queensland’s resources sector, focused on advancing gender diversity and inclusion at every level. Through mentoring, events and advocacy, it supports women at all stages of their careers while fostering collaboration, connection and recognition across the industry.

WIMARQ

Power and Energy Gateway to Industry Schools Project

The QRC is delivering the Power and Energy Gateway to Industry Schools Project, strengthening school to career pathways into the energy sector. The project builds on the QRC’s successful delivery of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy with a focus on career opportunities for students in the generation, transmission and storage of energy.

Power and Energy GISP

Supporting regional collaboration

We recognise the valuable contribution of regional bodies who support the sustainable development of Queensland’s minerals and energy sector through our Regional Partners Program.

Advance Rockhampton

Advance Rockhampton drives economic growth and investment in the region, supporting innovation, industry development and long-term prosperity.

Advance Rockhampton

Capricorn Enterprise

Capricorn Enterprise promotes economic development across the Capricorn region, supporting local businesses and driving a vibrant, sustainable future.

Capricorn Enterprise

Central Highlands Development Corporation

Central Highlands Development Corporation supports economic growth and community prosperity by enabling industry development across the region.

Central Highlands Development Corporation

Commerce North West

Commerce North West strengthens the business environment across north-west Queensland, supporting industry, investment and regional connectivity.

Commerce North West

Gladstone Engineering Alliance

Gladstone Engineering Alliance connects and supports industry, driving capability and growth across the engineering and industrial sectors in the Gladstone region.

Gladstone Engineering Alliance

MITEZ

As a champion of growth and development across North West Queensland, MITEZ is committed to driving regional collaboration, supporting industry innovation, and delivering opportunities that strengthen communities.

MITEZ

Resource Industry Network

Resource Industry Network connects businesses across the resources sector, supporting collaboration, capability and regional growth.

Resource Industry Network

Townsville Enterprise

Townsville Enterprise leads economic and community development across the region, supporting industry growth, investment and regional liveability.

Townsville Enterprise

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise supports economic growth across the region, working with industry and community to drive investment and opportunity.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise

Kindred Bodies

We work closely with kindred bodies across Australia to support a strong, nationally coordinated approach to policy, advocacy and industry development. These partnerships help strengthen the resources sector’s voice, share insights and promote sustainable growth across jurisdictions.

Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CMEWA)

CMEWA represents Western Australia’s mining and energy sector, advocating for responsible development, economic growth and strong regional communities.

CMEWA

New South Wales Minerals Council

The NSW Minerals Council supports a sustainable and competitive mining sector in New South Wales, advocating for industry growth and regional prosperity.

NSWMC

Minerals Council of Australia

The Minerals Council of Australia represents the nation’s mining industry, promoting a globally competitive, sustainable sector that underpins Australia’s economy.

MCA