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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
Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours Program continues at Peabody’s Wambo Mine
Hard hats, safety glasses, protective gloves and hi vis vests became part of the school uniform for 21 students when Peabody’s Wambo Mine became a giant, outdoor classroom on May 28. The students from Milbrodale, Jerrys Plains, Martindale and Broke public schools toured the Wambo operations as part of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School […]
Industry31 May 2018
NSWMC Welcomes 2030 Resources Taskforce
“ 28 March 2018 NSWMC Welcomes 2030 Resources Taskforce The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the Resources 2030 Taskforce announced today by Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator Matt Canavan. The Taskforce provides a valuable opportunity to build a coherent national policy framework to shape the future of our world-class mining sector. The appointment of […]
Industry29 March 2018
Social Impact Assessment Guideline released
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has released a Social Impact Assessment Guideline (the Guideline) for State significant mining, petroleum production, and extractive industry developments. The NSW Minerals Council has had ongoing input into earlier drafts of the Guideline. While there have been some changes in language, which likely reflect responses to stakeholder […]
Industry13 September 2017
NSW Biodiversity Conservation Reforms Have Commenced
The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (the Act) commenced on Friday 25 August 2017. The legislation largely acts to codify the assessment and offsetting of biodiversity that is currently applied to mining through the Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects. A new assessment method may result in higher offset ratios depending on the type of offset […]
Industry31 August 2017
2017 HSEC Conference Award Winners announced
“ The 2017 NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference Award Winners were announced last night at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. Each award recipient has been acknowledged for their innovation and excellence in ‘workers health’, ‘mine safety’, ‘environmental sustainability’ and ‘community engagement.’ “As always, our awards entrants were all of […]
Industry15 August 2017