Video: AusIMM CEO talks ESG partnership with Queensland Government

AusIMM CEO Stephen Durkin FAusIMM recently sat down with Warwick Agnew, Director-General of the Queensland Department of Resources to discuss a landmark new partnership that will build ESG capability across the Queensland critical minerals sector.

Queensland Resources and Critical Minerals Minister Scott Stewart announced the partnership at AusIMM’s Critical Minerals Conference in Brisbane, explaining the initiative will involve:

• Establishing an ESG Advisory Panel with government, industry, academic and community participation.
• Reviewing domestic and international current state and trends in ESG.
• Baselining Queensland’s critical minerals industry ESG capability.
• Developing capability uplift strategies, tools and guidance materials.
• Establishing an ESG industry excellence award.

AusIMM and the Queensland Government have a shared ambition to ensure the critical minerals sector is not just globally competitive, but demonstrates strong ESG capability and leadership. This is about creating a legacy of responsible resource development that delivers economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and enduring benefits for Queensland communities.

As Stephen and Warwick discuss, the global race for critical minerals is intensifying, and ESG capability will be key for Queensland's competitive edge. By investing in resources professionals and lifting the sector’s ESG capabilities, we are placing Queensland at the forefront of responsible, sustainable, and future-focused resource development. AusIMM sees benefits and learnings beyond Queensland too, and look forward to building on this partnership to advance the sector as a whole for the benefit of our global community.