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NSW mining companies inject $10.7 billion into NSW economy in 2017-18
“ The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member company Expenditure Survey has found that the 28 participating mining companies directly injected $10.7 billion into the NSW economy in 2017/18, supporting thousands of jobs and generating further billions in additional spending across NSW, particularly in many regional communities across the state. “These survey results show that […]
Industry18 February 2019
NSW Government’s Minerals Strategy
The NSW Government’s Minerals Strategy was launched today and can be found here.
Industry7 February 2019
NSW Minerals Strategy can deliver investment and jobs
“ The NSW Minerals Council welcomes and endorses the NSW Minerals Strategy released by the NSW Minister for Resources Don Harwin today. The NSW Minerals Strategy outlines opportunities for growth in the NSW metals sector from surging global demand, proposes a range of measures to help improve the competitiveness of NSW as a place […]
Industry7 February 2019
NSW Mining Industry Releases 2019 State Election Policies Priorities Manifesto
” 29 January 2019 NSW Mining Industry Releases 2019 State Election Policies Priorities Manifesto Implementing policies that drive investment in the NSW mining sector, supporting the State’s coal export industry to create jobs, more funding for regional mining communities, and ruling out any deal with the Greens are some of the key commitments the NSW […]
Industry29 January 2019
Latest school mine tour heads to new Mount Pleasant Operation
Students from St Joseph’s High School had the rare opportunity to witness the birth of a new coal mine when they visited Mach Energy’s Mount Pleasant Operation. The Aberdeen school’s Year 9 students visited Mount Pleasant Operation in two separate tours in late November as part of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours […]
Economy14 December 2018
OPINION: Rabid anti-coal policy would kill NSW economy – Daily Telegraph, 11 Dec 2018
Industry11 December 2018
Mining projects in the planning pipeline worth billions in investment and thousands of jobs for NSW
Mining projects in the planning pipeline worth billions in investment and thousands of jobs for NSW New research has revealed that 25 mining projects currently in the NSW planning system have the potential to deliver almost $11 billion in investment and over 13,000 jobs over the next two decades. The 25 projects include new projects […]
Industry26 November 2018
Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Annual Forum
A refreshed format featuring increased engagement between the community, business and the mining industry drew a record turnout to the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s annual forum on November 19. With about 150 participants gathering at the Muswellbrook Race Club, the forum featured networking and information sessions where local business people and community representatives could visit […]
Industry22 November 2018
Lock the Gate wrong on mining water use claims
“ Lock the Gate wrong on mining water use claims Public claims made by Lock the Gate regarding water use by the mining industry in the Hunter are incorrect and misleading. Lock the Gate have falsely claimed that mining operations in NSW are illegally taking surface and run-off water above what they are licenced […]
Industry11 September 2018
2018 Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference starts today
More than 500 people from across NSW will gather in the Hunter today for the 2018 NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference (HSEC). This is one of the NSW mining industry’s most important events, featuring a range of speakers from industry and government focusing on breakthroughs in workplace health and safety, community […]
Health & Safety6 August 2018
Strong Asian demand for NSW coal an opportunity we can’t afford to miss
“ 20th June 2018 Strong Asian demand for NSW coal an opportunity we can’t afford to miss A new report on expected Asian demand for Australian thermal coal highlights a significant opportunity for NSW, and the risk that this opportunity may be lost to others. The report by expert industry analyst Commodity Insights (commissioned […]
Industry20 June 2018