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2026 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards Winners
The NSW Minerals Council is pleased to announce the winners of our 2026 HSEC Awards. The Awards shine a spotlight on the industry’s commitment to new innovations and initiatives within the NSW mining industry, and are a highlight of the annual NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference held in the Hunter Valley […]
Health & Safety6 August 2026
United Wambo Mine Incident
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW mining industry is mourning the death of a worker as the result of an incident at the United Wambo mine in the Hunter Valley. This tragedy highlights the hazards faced by those working in our industry and is a sombre reminder of why the safety […]
Health & Safety3 August 2026
Taxpayer Funded Net Zero Commission Must Be Abolished
NSW mining’s peak industry body, the NSW Minerals Council is calling for the abolition of the taxpayer funded Net Zero Commission. As almost 500 mining representatives gather in the Hunter for the annual NSW Mining Health, Safety, Environment and Community conference today, the NSW Minerals Council has called on the NSW Government to disband the […]
Industry3 August 2026
Latest NSW data confirms coal industry leading on emissions reductions
According to the NSW Government’s own analysis, the coal industry is leading the way on emissions reductions and on track to contribute to legislated NSW targets. Analysis of the latest data released by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments shows the industry’s net emissions have already dropped 35% since 2005 and are on track to fall […]
Economy23 July 2026
Hunter Valley Operations – Independent Planning Commission Public Hearing
Today, NSW has the chance to lock in hundreds of jobs and billions in investment and export revenue for the next two decades. After a four-year assessment by the Department of Planning, the NSW Independent Planning Commission started hearings today to decide the future of the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mine. The proposed HVO Continuation […]
Economy16 July 2026
Federal decisions to cost NSW billions – but mining delivers again
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Treasurer should be commended for delivering a State Budget that limits expense growth, reduces state debt, and aims to return NSW to modest surplus in the years ahead, particularly in an election year. However, today’s Budget papers also include a stark reality check on the […]
Economy23 June 2026
Approval of the Copi Critical Minerals Project in Far South West NSW
Statement attributable to NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee Today’s announcement of NSW Government approval for the Copi Critical Minerals Project south-west of Broken Hill is great news for the NSW economy, our NSW mining sector, and the local region. As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, projects like this that develop NSW’s critical mineral […]
Economy27 May 2026
2026 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announced
Malabar Resources’ Surface Infrastructure Manager Penny Woodward has been named the 2026 Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining. As a bassoon player in touring orchestras, Penny’s first career was a world away from her current role in mining. Now utilising the resilience, perseverance and dedication previously gained as a professional musician, Penny leads a multi-disciplinary team […]
Industry8 May 2026
Clarity for the future of coal in NSW
Statement attributable to NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Government’s ‘NSW Coal Industry 2026-50’ Strategy outlines a generally balanced approach which should provide clarity for the future of coal mining in NSW. Importantly, the Strategy’s strong support for extensions to existing coal mines is very positive. This policy intent will be welcomed by […]
Industry19 March 2026
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