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Latest resource industry communications for COVID-19 emergency
This content provides links to information distributed by the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy to the resources sector relating to coronavirus (COVID-19).
As the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolves, some of the information provided below may be out of date. These links are provided for information purposes only.
- 6 May 2020: Relief measures to protect the future of our exploration sector
- 30 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the Resources sector
- 23 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the Resources sector
- 16 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the Resources sector
- 14 April 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 9 April 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 31 March 2020: All public fossicking areas are closed to the public
- 31 March 2020: New border restrictions and critical resources sector employee exemptions
- 27 March 2020: COVID-19 – Resources safety and health regulation
- 27 March 2020: COVID-19 – Advice for Cooper-Eromanga Basin operators
- 26 March 2020: COVID-19 – Queensland border restrictions – Resources sector
- 25 March 2020: COVID-19 – Impact on Board of Examiners exams
- 20 March 2020: COVID-19 – Impact on Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme
For other COVID-19 related information, read:
- the Chief Health Officer's public health directions
- updates on industry stimulus or assistance on this Business Queensland website
- Queensland Health's Public health advice.
- Last reviewed: 17 Apr 2020
- Last updated: 19 May 2020