AdvertisementNationalQueenslandCritical minerals The Nordic country’s pitch to Queensland for multibillion-dollar industry James Hall August 8, 2026 — 9:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AThe ambassador of Finland was busily working the corridors of power in Queensland this week, eager to offer the Nordic nation’s services to help kick-start a multibillion-dollar minerals production industry. Queensland has rich deposits of critical minerals, including copper. The Crisafulli government last week unveiled its 2026-30 critical minerals strategy which flags investment in processing through local refining and manufacturing. Advertisement“With accelerating global demand for critical minerals, Queensland is well-placed to capitalise.”