In production since 1903, the Queensland Government Mining Journal is Australias longest-running mining publication. It is wholly produced by the Queensland Government, through the Department of Natural Resources and Mines.The journals focus is on the mining and petroleum industries in Queensland. Its stories are of interest to those involved in these industries and those wishing to know more about how government helps mining to prosper in this state while at the same time balancing the states other interests, and how industry and government are working together. It gives information on government initiatives, government policy, legislation, current projects, major developments, products and services, industry trends, geological reports, and important safety and health in the mining and petroleum industries. Where this information is already contained on the department website, the journal will link to the relevant web page.