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NSW implementing COVID-19 health and safety national protocol
The NSW Minerals Council has strongly endorsed the strict national COVID-19 health and safety protocols agreed in partnership with the Australian government, the Minerals Council of Australia and state resources chambers. “Implementation of the national resource industry protocols by the NSW mining sector is critical to protect our mining employees and their families and to […]
Health & Safety31 March 2020
NSW mining industry taking action on COVID-19 to protect workforce and communities
The NSW mining industry is taking strong action to ensure a safe working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by a new public information campaign commencing from today. “Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our mining workforce, mining families and mining communities, while maintaining the important economic contribution that our industry […]
Industry25 March 2020
COVID-19: Statement from NSW Minerals Council
The NSW Minerals Council is working closely with our member companies, state and federal governments, regulators, and other industry associations to assess and minimise the impact of coronavirus on the mining sector, to share information, and to help coordinate responses. Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our workforce and mining communities […]
Industry20 March 2020
2020 NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Awards finalists announced
Congratulations to all the 2020 NSW Industry & Suppliers Awards Finalists. NSW Mining Young Achiever of the Year – Sponsored by Evolution Mining Steven Fordham – JOINT WINNER Managing Director Blackrock Industries A proud Kamilaroi man, Steven Fordham is the Managing Director of Blackrock Industries based in Muswellbrook, which provides labour services such as earthworks, construction […]
Industry1 March 2020
2020 NSW Women in Mining Awards Finalists announced
Uncategorized1 March 2020
NSW Government Response to IPC Review
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Minerals Council cautiously welcomes the NSW Government’s response to the review of the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) conducted by the NSW Productivity Commissioner. If properly implemented, the recommended changes have the potential to improve the planning process and deliver shorter project assessment timeframes. The review […]
Economy1 February 2020
NSW Government projects allowed to bypass planning system quagmire
“ The NSW Government needs to explain why it has repeatedly fast-tracked its own large and controversial projects through the state planning system, bypassing the Independent Planning Commission, while expecting other major projects to endure a lengthy, uncertain and costly assessment process that is costing jobs and investment in NSW. The NSW Government has not […]
Industry10 October 2019
Statement from the NSW Minerals Council on the revocation of the declaration of the channel services at the Port of Newcastle
“ The NSW Minerals Council is extremely disappointed by the Treasurer’s decision to allow the revocation of the declaration of the channel services at the Port of Newcastle to go ahead. The National Competition Council’s views were flawed and should not have been relied upon by the Treasurer. The Port of Newcastle has monopoly power […]
Industry25 September 2019
Bylong decision shows the utter failure of the NSW planning system
“ The refusal by the faceless Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on the Kepco Bylong mining project represents everything that is wrong with the NSW planning system – and still the Planning Minister and NSW Government do nothing. This refusal is a massive lost opportunity for the local region and in particular the communities of Kandos […]
Industry18 September 2019
2019 Women in Resources National Awards Winners Announced
“ The 2019 Women in Resources National Awards winners have been announced at a gala dinner hosted by the NSW Minerals Council at NSW Parliament and sponsored by Rio Tinto. Over 260 industry leading women and men attended the awards dinner to celebrate the contribution women make to the resources industry and acknowledge ongoing efforts […]
Industry12 September 2019
NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference 2019 Award Winners
“ The winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s 2019 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 […]
Environment5 August 2019