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Release of NSW Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy
The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the release of the NSW Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy by Ministers Houssos and Scully today. While it will be important to see some more details on several of the key initiatives, the high level whole-of-government commitment and general direction outlined in this Strategy is welcome,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen […]
Economy18 October 2024
Statement: Incident at Austar Mine
The NSW Minerals Council expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the individual who has tragically died at the Austar Coal Mine in the Hunter Valley. Safety is our industry’s number one priority, and any workplace injury or fatality is one too many. We also wish to acknowledge the Police, Emergency […]
Health & Safety18 September 2024
NSW finalists win two major awards at the Women in Resources National Awards
The outstanding achievements of NSW women in mining have been recognised, with two state NSW finalists amongst the winners of five national awards announced at the 2024 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night. Nadine Heal, Operations Open Pit Supervisor, Evolution Mining, won the Outstanding Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician in Australian Resources award. After working as a […]
Economy11 September 2024
New deal sees Voice for Mining Family Day locked in for three more years
The Newcastle Knights will continue to wear the iconic hi-vis mining jersey in the NRL as the club and the NSW Minerals Council agree to extend their long-running partnership to at least 2027. The new deal means the NSW mining industry will keep supporting the club’s teams in the NRL and NRLW and the annual […]
Economy30 August 2024
Opinion: Plibersek went to Townsville when she should have gone to Orange
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 27 August 2024 Last week, federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek delivered a body blow to the communities of Blayney, Orange and the local region, killing off the McPhillamys gold mining project near Blayney that would have delivered around 800 local jobs and close to a billion dollars in investment. […]
Economy27 August 2024
Heart of the Hunter content series launches
One team. One town. One heart beat. Footy has been a big part of life in Newcastle for more than 100 years. With clubs founded from the coalfields to the coast with fans far and wide, it’s a game built on hard work and grit. It doesn’t matter your age, or what job you do […]
Economy21 August 2024
Opinion: Time to fix a planning system stacked against the regions
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 19 August 2024 Welcome to the brave new world of regional development. City politicians visit the regions, declare support for local communities, then impose new rules and regulations against the regional industries those same communities rely upon. Job generating, long term economic projects for our state are held hostage […]
Economy19 August 2024
Bowdens Silver Project Appeal Decision
Today’s outcome in the Court of Appeal regarding the Bowdens Silver Project is disappointing for the company and concerning for the mining industry in NSW more broadly. After an extensive assessment process lasting nearly three years, and a positive recommendation from the NSW Department of Planning, the project received its approval from the Independent Planning […]
Economy16 August 2024
2024 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards Winners
The winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Community Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Hunter last night. The awards celebrate the most 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, […]
Economy6 August 2024
New five-year deal for mining to support Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Mining’s support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will stretch to just shy of 45 years under a new five-year sponsorship agreement valued at $500,000 with the NSW Minerals Council. The mining industry has been supporting this vital service since the mid-1980s, and it is highly valued by tens of thousands of people living in […]
Economy5 August 2024
Opinion: Emissions target confusion will hit economy hard
Originally published in The Daily Telegraph, 30 July 2024 – view as printed Before federation, the Australian colonies developed their railway networks independently of each other. Rail lines of at least three different gauges or widths were built across the colonies, causing transport disruptions for over a century. State-based emissions reductions targets are fast becoming […]
Economy30 July 2024