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NSW Women in Mining Awards: “The beginning of a journey that opens you to so many opportunities and great experiences.”
NSW Minerals Council will be celebrating the achievements of women and gender diversity champions again later this year, and we’ve been speaking to some past winners and finalists to hear about their experiences. Back in 2020, the “Exceptional Woman” Award was given to The Bloomfield Group‘s Chief Corporate Services Officer and inclusion & mental health […]
Industry10 February 2022
Mining sector career focus in 3rd year of NSW Minerals Council and Regional Development Australia (RDA) partnership
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter is pleased to partner with NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) and selected Hunter Region High Schools, for a third year of the PRIME (Pathways to Resource Industry and Mining Employment) Program. RDA Hunter has a strong reputation for implementing skilling and workforce development initiatives to increase awareness of career opportunities in […]
Industry9 February 2022
NSW Government Ministry – Resources – Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
NSW Government Ministry – Resources – Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Minerals Council welcomes Deputy Premier Paul Toole’s decision to retain ministerial responsibility for resources in the new Ministry. This reflects the key role of resources in regional NSW. It also continues the approach taken by former Deputy Premier John […]
Industry21 December 2021
NSW Budget Update: Record Mining Royalties driving Economic Recovery
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee Mining royalties in NSW have risen to an all-time high, according to today’s NSW Half-Yearly Budget Update, highlighting the critical role of the NSW mining sector in the NSW economy. Royalties are now forecast to deliver a record $2.8 billion for the State in 2021/22, well up […]
Economy16 December 2021
Declaration of Dendrobium Mine as State Significant Infrastructure
December 4, 2021 Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Government’s decision to declare the Dendrobium Extension Project as State Significant Infrastructure is a bold and positive step that will help protect thousands of jobs, and help secure the long term economic future of the Illawarra region. This important project will deliver […]
Economy4 December 2021
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