Mines make a mark on the Globe

A world first view of Queensland’s mining and resources sector is about to become available with the Newman Government delivering the most accurate spatial data and information online.

Premier Campbell Newman launched the world-first Mines Globe, an easy-to-use Google Earth-based application containing a goldmine of information about the resources industry, one of the four pillars of the Queensland economy.

“Never before has Queensland or the world seen such detailed and comprehensive data in one place, that is freely available to students and the general public,” Mr Newman said.

“Unlike the former Labor Government, the Newman Government has a clear view of what is happening in the resource sector and we know that for the industry to grow and contribute to Queensland’s economy in the future this information must be more readily available.

“Landholders and companies have often encountered red tape and roadblocks in trying to source this valuable data.

“Now, with this significant development everyone has access at the click of a mouse to more than 60 layers of detailed information about the resources sector throughout the state in all its elements; from coal and minerals, to petroleum and gas, quarries and geothermal activity.

“We promised at the election to build this industry and we also promised to be more open and accountable and we are delivering.”

 Mr Newman said Mines Globe would provide geophysical survey information and the details of historical exploration permits.

“This new Mines Globe shows the location of all current exploration and production permits, mining areas and boundaries, Key Resource Areas and infrastructure such as pipelines and facilities,” he said.

“Through this new online tool, we will market the modern Queensland resources sector to the world.”

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said this is the first time all this data had been collated on one site.

“This is the easiest and most accessible mining information data ever delivered to the public and it’s being made available at no cost,” Mr Cripps said.

“The Mines Globe will open up a vast array of data about the resources sector that will interest a broad range of people.

“It will be a tremendous resource for property owners, community groups, educational institutions, businesses, resource companies, investors and anyone else interested in researching this important pillar of the Queensland economy.” 

Mines Globe was developed by the Land and Spatial Information Unit of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.

Mines Globe is accessible at http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/maps/queensland-globe

[ENDS] 20 November 2013

Media contact: Eleisha Rogers 0413 375 088