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NSW Minerals Council welcomes Productivity Commission review of resources regulation
“ The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the Productivity Commission’s review of resources regulation that has been announced today by Resources Minister Matt Canavan at the NSW Minerals Council’s 2019 Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference currently underway in the Hunter Valley. “The announcement today from Minister Canavan is very welcome and the Productivity Commission’s involvement […]
Industry5 August 2019
NSW Minerals Council welcomes results of Resources Regulator Compliance Operation
“ The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed the results of a recent state-wide compliance operation by the NSW Resources Regulator which revealed high levels of compliance and improvements at mine sites across NSW compared to a similar operation last year. “Safety and compliance with mining regulations are paramount in our industry and our people […]
Industry12 July 2019
2019 Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) Finalists
2019 Women in Resources National Awards Finalists Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance Peabody – New South Wales South32 – GEMCO – Northern Territory South32 – Queensland GHD – Victoria Alcoa of Australia – Western Australia Exceptional Woman Sarah Withell – BHP – New South Wales Jane Burton – Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions […]
Industry12 July 2019
NSW Minerals Council welcomes Wallarah 2 Mining Lease
The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed the decision of the NSW Government to issue a Mining Lease for the job-creating Wallarah 2 Coal Project. “This is a very positive sign that the recently re-elected NSW Government is serious about backing regional jobs and investment during the term of this Parliament,” NSW Minerals Council CEO […]
Industry21 June 2019
2019-20 NSW State Budget | Record mining royalties helping provide better services in NSW
“ Today’s NSW State Budget demonstrates the importance of a strong mining sector to the NSW economy, with mining royalties at record levels and forecast to deliver the revenue needed to keep the NSW Budget in surplus over the forward estimates to 2022-23. While Budget surpluses are expected to average $1.7 billion over the […]
Industry18 June 2019
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