The restart of the Mt Lyell mine by Sibane-Stillwater is a major opportunity for Queenstown and Tasmania’s West Coast, creating good jobs, supporting local businesses and giving the region a renewed economic future.

Mt Lyell is part of the fabric of Queenstown, and its restart will provide a major boost for the broader West Coast economy, with benefits felt across the state. 

The restart will support around 300 skilled and secure jobs across the region, with flow-on benefits for local contractors, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and retailers.

It means more people working locally, more money flowing through local businesses, and more opportunities for Tasmanians to build a future on the West Coast. 

The return of mining at Mt Lyell represents a significant vote of confidence in Queenstown, the West Coast, and the future of Tasmania.