The shortlist includes a geographically diverse group of mining operators with a wide variety of project sizes using wind, solar and solar thermal technologies to power their operations.
The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.
Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.