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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
NSW Minerals Council welcomes ‘Resources for Regions’ commitment
The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed Deputy Premier John Barilaro’s announcement today of Round Eight of the Resources for Regions program that provides funding for regional mining communities that contribute so much to our state. “The $75 million of additional funding for the Resources for Regions program announced today is a significant increase on the […]
Economy17 May 2021
Deputy Premier announces NSW Minerals Council’s 2021 Explorer of the Year
The winner of the NSW Minerals Council’s Explorer of the Year awards has been announced today, recognising excellence within our world-class mining industry. The Explorer of the Year award acknowledges the significant contribution of exploration to the NSW mining industry. The 2021 NSW Explorer of the Year is Alkane Resources, with the discovery at their […]
Industry3 May 2021
Australian-first live TV broadcast in underground mine highlights mining’s role digging Australia out of COVID deficit
19 April, 2021 The mining industry’s vital role providing jobs and economic stability during COVID has been featured in an incredible Australian-first live TV broadcast from an underground mine. Sky News host Chris Smith broadcast his weekly show Chris Smith Tonight from deep inside Centennial’s Airly coal mine, between Lithgow and Mudgee in central NSW. […]
Health & Safety19 April 2021
Metals mining’s contribution to NSW hits five year high
1 April 2021 Metals mining in NSW is experiencing a five year boom, almost doubling its contribution to the NSW economy over the last five years according to new data from the NSW Minerals Council. An analysis of the total direct spending of NSW Minerals Council metals mining members has revealed a metals sector spending […]
Economy1 April 2021
Report shows billion dollar mining spend for Central West in 2019-20
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member Expenditure Survey has found that the 28 participating NSWMC member companies directly injected $1 billion into the Central West’s economy in the last financial year, up from $781m in the previous financial year. The results also show that our member companies in the Central West provided 4,946 local […]
Economy31 March 2021
New three-year deal for mining to support Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Mining’s support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will stretch to more than 40 years under a new $300,000 sponsorship agreement with the NSW Minerals Council. The announcement of the three-year partnership extension comes ahead of the annual Voice for Mining Family Day in Newcastle, a major event for the state’s mining communities with the […]
Industry30 March 2021