Since 1966, CRL has operated a successful mineral sand mining business on North Stradbroke Island, just off the coast of Brisbane, Queensland.

We are a major player on the world minerals stage, producing around 70,000 tonnes of rutile, 50,000 tonnes of zircon and 150,000 tonnes of ilmenite each year for export to over 33 countries, including the United Kingdom, the US and Japan.

We operate the longest continuously operating sand mining operation in Queensland, dredging around 50 million tonnes of sand per year - in an environmentally safe way.

Our products are used in a wide range of everyday items including confectionery, toothpaste, sunscreens, ceramics, plastics, and smart technologies such as pacemakers, wild-life tracking devices, computer screens and racing bikes.

At CRL, we are proud of our internationally renowned, best practice environmental management practices. This lets us deliver innovative progressive rehabilitation of native vegetation and ecosystems on the island’s high sand dunes. 

CRL has a special responsibility for North Stradbroke Island’s people and its unique environment. Throughout our 40-year history on the island, CRL has unlocked significant potential for the community by supporting the development of extensive physical and social infrastructure.

We create many employment opportunities in the communities in which we operate and contribute $55million annually in direct and indirect regional output.

Moving forward, CRL is exploring exciting new business opportunities both on and off North Stradbroke Island. These include optimising the island’s resources, building industrial mineral resource partnerships and targeting growth through acquisition.

At CRL, we are passionate about ensuring social and economic prosperity for the NSI community after our mineral sand operation is complete. We continue to unlock the potential of our people, environment and minerals and build a prosperous and sustainable future for all.