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Industry & Suppliers Conference showcases the NSW mining industry
“ Federal Minister for Resources and Energy The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP will deliver the keynote address at this year’s NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Conference, joining a range of industry and business leaders gathering to focus on the contribution of mining in NSW. This year’s Industry and Suppliers Conference, to be held at […]
Industry12 May 2016
Protesters at Port of Newcastle should respect the law and public safety
“ Anti-coal protesters planning to interfere with operations at the Port of Newcastle this weekend should be prepared to accept the full consequences under the law if they act unlawfully or put the safety of themselves and others at risk. “Everyone has the right to protest, but it should be done safely and within […]
Industry5 May 2016
Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal modification approval good news for mining families
NSW Minerals Council welcomes the NSW Government’s approval of the modification to Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Project, located 45km north-east of Mudgee. The modifications will enable Moolarben to increase its coal extraction rates, improve efficiencies at the new underground mine and facilitate the sharing of infrastructure across the Moolarben complex. mining operations across the whole […]
Industry5 May 2016
Federal Inquiry recommends ending tax benefit for illegal protestors
“ The Federal Government should adopt the recommendations of the House of Representatives Inquiry into tax concessions provided to groups registered as ‘environmental charities’. “The Inquiry has recommended ending the special tax benefit given to activists promoting, supporting or engaging in illegal activity while pretending to be ‘environmental charities,” NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen […]
Industry4 May 2016
NSW Government’s Biodiversity Reform Package – Implications for Mining
The NSW Government has released a proposed reforms to the State’s biodiversity legislation. It proposes to bring together the Native Vegetation Act, Threatened Species Conservation Act, parts of the National Parks and Wildlife Act into one Biodiversity Conservation Act (along with some amendments to the Local Land Services Act. The regulations are not on exhibition. […]
Environment4 May 2016
OPINION: The Crippling Cost of a Carbon Tax
As appeared in the Daily Telegraph on 29 April 2016 ‘Here we go again’. It’s been 20 years since Paul Keating uttered those words, which ultimately saw John Howard sweep to victory in a landslide election in 1996. Unfortunately, Labor seems to have applied Mr Keating’s ‘here we go again’ mantra to […]
Industry29 April 2016
New studies on Lower Hunter air quality find coal impact low
“ Two new studies on air quality in the Lower Hunter are a useful addition to the available research on the impact coal trains and coal export terminals have on air quality in the region. The two studies analysed the composition of dust particles collected at a range of sites in the Lower Hunter […]
Environment27 April 2016
Over 21500 Hunter footy fans turn out to back Knights and Miners
“ Over 21500 fans and mining families have turned out in a sea of hivis to support two pillars of the Hunter community; the Newcastle Knights and the Hunter’s miners. Fans, mining families, suppliers and industry supporters numbered over 21500, showing that Newcastle and the Hunter are as proud of their region’s mining industry […]
Industry10 April 2016
NSWMC partners with NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce to deliver successful forum on Indigenous Economic Development
“ Over 140 delegates were in attendance at Wednesday’s forum on indigenous procurement and economic development. Held in Newcastle, the forum attracted attendees from across industry, Indigenous business and Government. Amongst the keynote speakers were, the Hon. Leslie Williams MP, NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representatives from the NSW and Commonwealth public service, resource […]
Industry8 April 2016
World-class rehabilitation on show in grazing study
“ Results from the cattle grazing study being conducted at Rio Tinto Coal & Allied’s Hunter Valley Operations continue to show that NSW mine rehabilitation is world class. The four year project is looking into the effects of grazing cattle on rehabilitated mine land, as compared to a non-mined control site. Conducted by the […]
Environment8 April 2016
Coal’s massive contribution to Eastern Australia continues
“ Coal continues to underpin the economic strength of Eastern Australia, directly injecting over $26 billion into Queensland and NSW last financial year. Primary data collected across NSW and Queensland has revealed the extent to which coal mining directly contributes to both states – a combined $26.1 billion in direct spending; a total of […]
Industry7 April 2016