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Queensland approval overhaul puts permitting in focus ahead of IMARC

2026-06-14

The Queensland Government has introduced significant reforms to its State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, aiming to accelerate critical minerals projects by streamlining approvals and coordinating essential infrastructure. These changes, enacted on June 2, 2026, are seen by industry leaders like the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) as crucial steps to boost investment and capitalize on the growing global demand for critical minerals. The efficacy of these new frameworks, along with broader discussions on permitting and investment certainty, is set to be a key agenda item at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2026 in Sydney this October.

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Energy Secretary Secures Carolinas' Grid Ahead of Period of Hot Weather

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In a significant move to avert potential blackouts, the U.S. Department of Energy on June 11, 2026, issued an emergency order authorizing Duke Energy to operate generating units in the Carolinas at maximum capacity. This directive, granted under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, explicitly overrides existing air quality and other environmental permit limitations for a critical 30-hour period. The action underscores heightened concerns over grid reliability and signals a federal prioritization of energy security, with substantial implications for the power-intensive mining sector.

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