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Survey confirms increased mining jobs and spending in Cobar
Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s ongoing strong economic contribution to Cobar. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 932 local jobs in the Cobar Local Government Area (LGA), the highest number of jobs recorded in the history of the survey. Participating mining companies […]
Economy25 February 2026
Survey confirms record levels of mining spending and jobs in Dubbo LGA
Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s ongoing critical economic contribution to the Dubbo Local Government Area (LGA) with record levels of spending and mining jobs. In the Dubbo LGA, participating mining companies supported over 460 local jobs, the highest result in the history of the survey. Participating […]
Economy25 February 2026
Mining spending and jobs hit new records in Northern region of NSW
Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic role in the Northern region of NSW, which include Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tamworth, Liverpool Plans and surrounding areas In the last financial year, participating mining companies directly injected $542 million into the local regional economy – the second highest […]
Economy25 February 2026
Mining spending and jobs hit new records in the Central West
Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic role in the Central West. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 6,506 jobs in the Central West. This is the highest number of mining jobs reported in the Central West region in the history […]
Economy25 February 2026
Mining spending and jobs hit new records in the Hunter
Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic role in the Hunter with record regional spending and the highest number of Hunter mining supplier businesses in six years. In the last financial year, participating mining companies also supported over 16,000 jobs in the Hunter. While a […]
Economy17 February 2026
Latest data reveals mining’s record-breaking contribution to NSW economy continues
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member Expenditure Survey reveals last financial year 29 participating NSW mining companies supported record levels of mining jobs and near record levels of direct spending in NSW. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 35,100 full time equivalent […]
Economy16 February 2026
Net Zero Commission Coal Report puts thousands of jobs at risk
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Net Zero Commission Coal Report released today is a flawed and superficial analysis that puts thousands of coal mining jobs at risk. The Commission’s opposition to any further coal mine extensions also completely ignores the NSW coal industry’s proven track record on emissions reductions. The […]
Economy12 December 2025
Rising Tide disregard public safety in reckless protest
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee has condemned the ’Rising Tide’ protest. “As expected, the ‘Rising Tide’ protest organisers have once again displayed a total disregard for public safety.” “There was a collision with a Police vessel, an alleged assault within the protest camp, and as expected, […]
Uncategorized1 December 2025
Cobar Mine Incident
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW mining industry is mourning the death of two workers as the result of an incident at a mine in the NSW Far West. This tragedy highlights the hazards faced by those working in our industry and is a sombre reminder of why the NSW mining […]
Uncategorized28 October 2025
NSW mining pioneer honoured with Outstanding Achievement in Mining Award
NSW mining pioneer and founder of one of Australia’s most successful grassroots mining startups, Jake Klein, has been honoured for his contribution to the NSW mining industry at the NSW Minerals Council’s Annual Parliamentary Dinner at State Parliament House. Founder and Chair of Evolution Mining, Mr Klein was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to NSW […]
Industry17 October 2025
2025 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards Winners
Winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards were announced in the Hunter last night, celebrating outstanding innovations and contributions to the mining industry across a range of categories. The prestigious annual awards are a highlight of the annual NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Conference held in […]
Economy8 August 2025