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NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Awards Winners Announced
The world-class NSW mining industry was the focus of NSW Parliament last night as the NSW Minerals Council Industry & Suppliers Awards Dinner was held for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Awards Dinner was attended by over 250 people from the mining industry, the community and more than 20 MPs from across […]
Economy13 October 2022
Mining project proposals for NSW increase again, driven by metals sector
Mining project proposals for NSW increase again, driven by metals sector 19 September 2022 New research has revealed how the NSW mining industry can drive our State’s ongoing economic recovery from the Covid-19 downturn and secure our future economic prosperity, with 35 mining projects currently at various stages in the NSW planning system. The NSW […]
Economy18 September 2022
NSW finalists win three of five categories at Women in Resources National Awards
The outstanding achievements of women in mining in NSW have been recognised with NSW finalists winning three of the five available awards categories announced at the 2022 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night. Left to right: Elle Farris (WA), Lydia Gentle (Qld), Michelle Wetherell (NSW), Casey Martin (NSW), Emily Jaques (NSW). […]
Industry7 September 2022
NSW Government’s Critical Minerals and High Tech Metals Activation Fund – Statement
Statement from Stephen Galilee – CEO NSW Minerals Council The opening of applications for the first funding round of the NSW Government’s $130 million Critical Minerals and High Tech Metals Activation Fund is a welcome step in the future development of NSW into a world leader in minerals mining and processing. We welcomed the announcement […]
Economy6 September 2022
Voice for Mining Family Day celebrates a decade this Sunday
The Voice for Mining Family Day is back at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday, celebrating a ten year partnership between the Newcastle Knights and NSW Mining. Over the last decade the Voice for Mining Family Day has become one a major community event that celebrates the contribution of our NSW mining families and the good […]
Uncategorized19 August 2022
2022 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Award Winners Announced
The winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s 2022 Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference Award were announced at a major Industry Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley last night. Over 500 people from across NSW were in attendance to celebrate excellence and innovation in NSW mining and to hear the winners announced. Pictured […]
Health & Safety26 July 2022
2022 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Conference and Awards
“ 25 July 2022 For the first time in three years, 500 miners from across NSW will attend the 2022 NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference (HSEC) in the Hunter region today. This is one of the NSW mining industry’s most important events and will have special significance this year as the […]
Uncategorized25 July 2022
2022 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announcement
The first female Mine Manager at Australia’s largest producing gold mine – Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations – has been named the Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining for 2022. Health, Safety and Environment Manager at Cadia Valley Operations Lyndsay Potts was named Exceptional Woman in Mining at the NSW Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Awards […]
Industry24 June 2022
NSW Budget good for mining as sector delivers record royalties
Today’s NSW State Budget confirms mining continues to deliver for the people of NSW, with minerals royalties expected to deliver record revenues in 2022-23. The Budget also includes a range of welcome initiatives that will help foster a strong mining sector into the future and support mining communities. The Budget includes an estimated all-time high […]
Economy21 June 2022
BHP Mt Arthur Announcement | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
BHP Mt Arthur Announcement Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee After two years of speculation, today’s announcement by BHP regarding the future of the Mt Arthur operation provides certainty for workers and local communities and a pathway towards significant potential post-mining opportunities at the site. BHP’s intention to seek a four-year extension to […]
Economy16 June 2022
Special anniversary edition of the hi-vis mining jersey to celebrate 10 years together
The NSW Minerals Council and the Newcastle Knights have signed a new agreement for the mining industry to continue as a major sponsor of the NRL club for three more years. And players will wear a special anniversary edition of the now-famous hi-vis mining jersey in 2022 to mark 10 years together. Since 2013 the […]
Uncategorized1 June 2022