The North Queensland Miners Association ( NQMA) was established in 1985 as a volunteer organisation to represent the interests of the independent tin miners of north Queensland. It was initially called ‘The Independent Tin Miners Association’ as tin mining was the dominate activity at the time. Following the collapse of tin mining in north Queensland the name was changed to ‘The North Queensland M
iners Association’ to ensure the association covered all types of mining . Mr Don Walker was the inaugural President and served as President for twelve years. Ralph De Lacey was elected President in September 1999 and remained for 18 years at the helm. Since establishment the NQMA has defended the interest of the mining industry and all miners in north Queensland without fear or favor. The contribution by many members of NQMA over many years is responsible for the survival of the mining industry in north Queensland. The Association today represents the interest of all professional miners, large or small , throughout the vast area of North Queensland stretching from south of Townsville to the Northern Territory border and taking the whole of Cape York. NQMA is a volunteer ,not for profit organisation . The role of NQMA is to ensure all miners and the mining industry in general is represented and involved in all matters that affect all miners in North Queensland. The primary function of NQMA is to be involved in legislation changes and to ensure government mining laws allow mining and allow access to minerals for all miners in north Queensland. A secondary function of NQMA is to promote mining and the mining industry in general in north Queensland. Anyone involved in the mining industry in north Queensland should be a member of NQMA.
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Our Committee. President: Fiona Thomas
Vice President: James Said
Secretary: Amanda Blazely
Treasurer: Terry Edwards
Miners Right Editor: Fiona Thomas and Amanda Blazely
Native Title Officer: Paul Crossland
Email: [email protected]
