The resource industry contributed two billion dollars to the North West region last financial year, about 40pc of the economy, according to a new report.
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Queensland Resources Council CEO Ian Macfarlane said their latest Economic Contribution Report shows the resources sector contributed a record $84.3 billion to the Queensland economy in 2020-21, up almost $2 billion on the previous period and the resources industry had a leading role to play in the state's transition to a low emission economy.
"Climate change is a critical global challenge which must be addressed by all parts of society, and the resources industry is absolutely committed to being part of the global solution," Mr Macfarlane said.
"QRC members are already working on transition plans to lower emissions and reduce energy costs in their own operations by improving energy efficiency, adopting renewable energy solutions, investing in co-generation and implementing demand management."
The North West will play an important role in driving a cleaner Queensland economy with the QRC saying the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies as part of energy transitions implied a significant increase in demand for minerals.
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"The world's growing demands for minerals continues to support the North West," Mr Macfarlane said.
"Resource jobs increased by nearly 1000 direct jobs."
In 2020-21, resources contributed $1.1 billion directly and $2 billion in total (taking into account flow-on employment and purchases) to the region's economy.
The resources sector supports the jobs of close to 11,620 people in the state's North-West region.
Over 5450 jobs are direct, full-time resources jobs, which is up 21pc on the last financial year.
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