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Time to repeal NSW ban on uranium mining and nuclear power
The NSW Minerals Council supports the proposed repeal of 1986 legislation banning uranium mining and nuclear power for electricity generation in NSW. “The NSW uranium and nuclear ban is out of date and out of touch, and its repeal is long overdue,” NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee, said today. “The ban on exploring for […]
Environment12 June 2019
NSW Minerals Council welcomes confirmation of State Government commitment on royalties
“The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the NSW Government’s commitment today on mining royalties in the upcoming State Budget. As reported in The Australian newspaper today, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrotet has stated: “We have no plans to increase mining royalties in the upcoming NSW budget.” “While uncertainty has been created by changes related to mining royalties […]
Industry3 June 2019
NSW Mining 2019 Industry and Suppliers’ Award Winners Announced
“ The contribution of the NSW mining industry to our state was recognised at NSW Parliament last night with representatives of the NSW mining industry and mining supplier businesses joining over 20 Members of Parliament at the 2019 Industry and Suppliers Awards Dinner. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry […]
Industry30 May 2019
2019 NSW Women in Mining Award Winners announced
“ The winners of the NSW Mining Women in Mining Awards have been announced today, recognising the contribution women make to our world-class mining industry in NSW. Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, The Hon Bronnie Taylor MLC, joined over 300 guests, 20 Members of Parliament and special guests at the Awards […]
Industry30 May 2019
OPINION: Politicians must stop playing their mine games
Opinion piece featured in the Daily Telegraph on 30 May 2019 “Sorry about this, but I’m afraid we have to end your mining job and the jobs of thousands of your workmates and neighbours. It will cause massive upheaval for your community, which may not survive. But I also have some good news. There’s no need […]
Industry29 May 2019
Industry and Suppliers Awards finalists showcase NSW mining industry
“ “Our Industry and Suppliers’ Awards acknowledge key contributors to the important role of mining in NSW. Our state mining industry provides jobs for tens of thousands of families and injects valuable economic activity and spending into mining communities right across NSW,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said. “The contributions made by our […]
Industry9 May 2019
NSW Women in Mining Awards finalists announced
“ The NSW Minerals Council has announced the finalists for the 2019 Women in Mining Awards. “Our Women in Mining Awards acknowledge the important and increasing role women are playing in our world-class NSW mining industry,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said today. “Our finalists are all making an important contribution to […]
Uncategorized9 May 2019
NSW coal export volumes have doubled since 2001
New analysis has shown that coal exports volumes from NSW to the rest of the world have doubled since 2001 due to increased demand for our high quality coal. Latest export figures from Coal Services show that since 2001 coal exports from NSW have increased from 75 million tonnes to over 164 million tonnes – […]
Economy31 March 2019
Appointment of NSW Government Ministry Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
“ The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the appointment of the NSW Ministry, including the transfer of Resources to the Deputy Premier’s Regional NSW, Industry and Trade portfolio. The successful stewardship of the resources sector is vitally important to the overall strength of the NSW economy, and for the regions. The Deputy Premier understands this, and […]
Industry31 March 2019
NSW coal exports on the rise as latest figures confirm strong demand for our coal
“ 27 March 2019 NSW coal exports on the rise as latest figures confirm strong demand for our coal Latest data confirms that 2018 was another positive year for NSW coal exports with global demand for NSW coal increasing on the previous year at near record levels. Data released by Coal Services Pty Ltd reveals […]
Industry27 March 2019
Political Parties Respond to NSWMC Election Policy Manifesto
With the election just over a week away, the political parties have been providing their responses to our election policy manifesto. Importantly, the Coalition and Labor have both ruled out any form of coalition of a power-sharing agreement with the NSW Greens. Both have also made strong commitments to the future of our […]
Industry15 March 2019