The Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone (MITEZ) is the regional body representing seven local government areas across North and North West Queensland — Mount Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Charters Towers and Townsville.
The Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone (MITEZ) corridor is one of Northern Australia’s most significant regional economies and infrastructure networks. Spanning nearly 1,000 kilometres across North and North West Queensland, it connects the resource-rich North West Minerals Province to the Port of Townsville — a critical export gateway to global markets.
The corridor generates billions of dollars in economic activity each year, driven by world-class mining, agriculture, and emerging energy industries. Supporting integrated “pit-to-port” and “paddock-to-port” supply chains, the region plays a vital role in delivering Queensland’s and Australia’s resources, food and commodities to the world.
Linking seven local government areas, the MITEZ corridor operates as a single, connected economic system — supported by road, rail, port and energy infrastructure. This connectivity enables industry growth, strengthens regional communities, and supports national supply chain resilience.
As the region evolves, with major projects such as CopperString and renewable energy development, the MITEZ corridor is positioned for continued growth. It remains a key driver of economic opportunity, investment and regional resilience across Northern Australia.
