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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As the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolves, some of the information provided below may be out of date.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.
Current industry communications
Previous industry communications
Previous industry communications are provided here for information purposes only.
August 2020
July 2020
- 29 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 28 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 23 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 14 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 9 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 3 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
- 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
March 2020
- 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
Further information
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: 1 Sep 2020