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NSW Government Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy
November 29, 2021 Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Government’s Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy released by the Deputy Premier today provides the NSW mining industry with a positive roadmap for future development. While it will be important to examine more policy details as they become available, the release of […]
Industry29 November 2021
NSW Miners WIN at 2021 Women in Resources National Awards
NSW mining employee, Phoebe Thomas, has been named Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources as part of the annual Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night. In her role as BHP’s Principal, Business Performance at BHP Mount Arthur Coal, Phoebe led the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hunter Valley […]
Industry16 November 2021
NSW Minerals Council welcomes improved ‘Resources for Regions’ programme
The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of another $75 million in funding for Round Eight of the Resources for Regions programme for regional mining communities across the NSW. “Mining communities across NSW will welcome this funding and the local projects it will deliver,” NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. […]
Economy8 November 2021
Newcastle Knights recruit experienced mining worker for NRLW competition
“An experienced Hunter Valley mine worker is among the recruits to the Newcastle Knights for its new team in the 2021 NRLW competition starting this weekend. It’s another reason for mining communities to cheer for the rugby league club which has been so closely connected to the mining industry for many years. Thirty-year-old Phoebe Desmond […]
Industry15 October 2021
NSW Mining a major sponsor of new Newcastle Knights team in the NRLW
The NSW Minerals Council is proud to announce it will be a foundation partner and major sponsor of the Newcastle Knights women’s team in the NRLW in 2022. The NSW Mining logo will be positioned on the front and back of the team’s jersey in their first year in the NRLW in a strong demonstration […]
Industry14 October 2021
Resignation of Deputy Premier The Hon John Barilaro MP
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Minerals Council acknowledges and thanks outgoing Deputy Premier John Barilaro for his outstanding public service during his time in Parliament, and in particular as minister responsible for resources during the last three years. From the outset he clearly enunciated a vision to make NSW the […]
Industry4 October 2021
Trade Statement a positive step for the NSW economy
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Government’s Trade Statement released today is a positive step that sends a very strong signal about future opportunities for the NSW economy. Mineral resources make a significant contribution to the export and trade performance of the NSW economy and it’s great to see this recognised […]
Economy1 October 2021
New TV campaign to show NSW mining industry supporting COVID-19 vaccination
Mine workers from across NSW are joining together in a new campaign from the NSW Minerals Council to demonstrate the mining industry’s support for COVID-19 vaccination. This campaign will give voice to the thousands of people in mining communities rolling up their sleeves and doing their part now, and throughout the pandemic. It follows the […]
Health & Safety13 September 2021
32 Mining projects in planning pipeline can drive economic recovery for NSW
New research has revealed that mining has the potential to significantly boost the NSW economic recovery with 32 mining projects currently at various stages in the NSW planning system. “These projects have the potential to deliver almost $13 billion in investment and over 15,500 jobs for NSW to help support and rebuild the economy and […]
Economy30 August 2021
2021 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announcement
2021 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announcement A mining engineer who has broken new ground with almost every role in her career has been named the Exceptional Women in NSW Mining for 2021. Erin Lee, Regional Manager for Southern Mines Rescue at Coal Services, has been recognised for her career achievements and for […]
Environment2 July 2021
2021/22 Budget confirms mining is delivering for NSW
Today’s State Budget confirms the mining sector continues to deliver for the people of NSW. Mining royalties are helping underpin the NSW Government’s fiscal strategy and infrastructure program through provision of strong ongoing revenues into the NSW Generations Fund. The NSW Generations Fund allows the NSW Government to offset debt to deliver its record infrastructure […]
Economy22 June 2021