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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
Thousands of rallies underway across NSW today in support of the role of coal
“ Over 20,000 people are attending rallies in multiple locations across NSW today to support how NSW coal is delivering higher standards of living here and overseas while lowering global emissions. The rallies are already underway and will be held in over 40 locations across NSW, including multiple location across the Hunter region, near […]
Industry15 March 2019
Newcastle Knights to play in three mining towns in 2019
NSW Mining extends partnership for three years + supports women’s rugby league The mining communities of Newcastle, Mudgee and Maitland will all host games featuring the Newcastle Knights in 2019, as part of the club’s partnership with NSW Mining to recognise the contribution of the state’s mining workers and their families. The NSW Minerals Council […]
Industry1 March 2019
Direct Mining Spending Boosts Illawarra Economy
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member company Expenditure Survey has found that the 28 participating mining companies directly injected $667 million into the Illawarra economy in 2017/18, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in additional spending across the region, particularly in local mining communities. “These survey results show that mining’s contribution to the […]
Economy19 February 2019