Works have been completed, and production has begun on the Ravenswood Gold Mine, providing over 400 jobs and supporting 1,000 contractors.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart commended Ravenswood Gold on the $350 million expansion of their mine, which is located about 130 kilometres southwest of Townsville.
“Not only is this now the largest gold mine in Queensland, but the Ravenswood Gold project also deserves a gold medal for how it supports locals and local businesses,” Minister Stewart said.
Minister Stewart stated that the Ravenswood Gold Mine provides good jobs, promotes local companies, and ensures Ravenswood’s long-term viability, which benefits all Queenslanders.
“The resources industry directly supports about 75,000 jobs across the state, particularly in the regions, which account for about two-thirds of all mining jobs,” the Minister added.
During the mine’s expansion, over 1000 contractors were supported, and the permanent staff has grown to more than 430, with an additional 220 permanent contractors.
Towers Concrete in Charters Towers provided the concrete for the extension, and Thomas Steel in Townsville provided the steel.
The mine has been in operation since 1987, and Ravenswood Gold purchased it in April 2020.
“We are delivering huge economic benefits and providing local employment opportunities, with the vast majority of our team living within a two-hour drive of the mine,” Ravenswood Gold CEO Brett Fletcher said.
Ravenswood Gold is a great example of local people working together with private business and government to bring real benefits for the State of Queensland,” he added.
