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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
Why metals mined in NSW are needed for the future
Metals mined in NSW are essential, like copper, gold, silver and zinc that are needed for so many things. The world is changing, and in NSW we’ve got the keys to the future. Because we’re mining the metals and minerals that are needed for a good life and a better future, both here at home […]
Metals1 August 2025
Mining future economic opportunities in today’s NSW Budget
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Treasurer should be commended for delivering a Budget that reduces debt and charts a path back to modest surplus, due in part to future forecast increases in NSW mining royalty revenues. Today’s Budget also contains several measures the Treasurer’s Budget Papers say are intended to […]
Economy24 June 2025
Newcastle Knights NRLW Team Represents Mining Families in 2025
The mining jersey is coming to the NRLW in 2025 with the Newcastle Knights to wear the iconic hi-vis mining colours in support of thousands of mining families in a new sponsorship deal with the mining industry. A major sponsor of the women’s team since its inception, the NSW Minerals Council is increasing its investment […]
Sponsors17 June 2025
Opinion: How many Australian jobs are worth one UN job?
In case you haven’t heard, the race to host the 2026 United Nations global Climate Change Conference is in its final stages. After years of diplomatic positioning and climate-related jostling, the field has been narrowed down to just two countries – Turkey and Australia. Who will win? Turkey is under immense pressure to withdraw from […]
Policies11 June 2025