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OPINION: Greens war on coal threatens economy
This opinion piece originally featured in the Daily Telegraph on Thursday January 28 2016 In the early 1990’s, a harsh drought and a change in Australian Government policy sent the price of wool crashing through the floor. Farmers were forced to shoot stock that were no longer economically viable. 2006 saw a repeat of […]
Uncategorized28 January 2016
WIMnet kicks off 2016 with Sydney Networking Event
The NSW Women in Mining Network is extending an open invitation to any person in the mining industry to attend an evening drinks event in Sydney to discuss what lies ahead for the Network this year. The NSW Women in Mining Network (WIMnet NSW) is part of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy […]
Industry21 January 2016
MTW and Drayton South Projects
“ Today is a bittersweet day for the mining communities of the Hunter. The final approval today from the Planning Assessment Commission for the expansion of Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine is welcome news for the mine’s 1,300 mining workers and their families. This decision will secure these direct mining jobs, […]
Industry27 November 2015
NSW Government Plan for the Future of the Hunter
The New South Wales Minerals Council welcomes the release of the draft action plan for the future of the Hunter region. The Plan recognises the importance of the mining industry for the Hunter and the role mining plays in supporting Hunter communities, local jobs,and the region’s economy. “Recognition in the Plan that coal mining […]
Industry25 November 2015
Newcastle Knights and NSW Mining Extend Partnership
The Newcastle Knights and NSW Mining have agreed to extend their partnership, signing a three-year extension. The flagship of the agreement, the Voice for Mining Family Day, will again be a highlight of the 2016 NRL season as a fun and positive way for the Newcastle and Hunter community to support the Knights and […]
Uncategorized18 November 2015
Government response to Minerals Industry Action Plan
“ The NSW Government’s response to the Minerals Industry Action Plan prepared last year by the Minerals Industry Taskforce highlights some worthwhile initiatives. However, there are also some lost opportunities on several of the recommended reforms needed to secure the long term future of the state’s $21 billion mining sector. Significantly, the Government’s […]
Industry6 November 2015
Mainstream political leaders acknowledge advantages of Australian coal exports for global energy
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has this week come out strongly in support of the industry’s future by stating that coal is a “very important part” and the “largest single part” of the global energy mix and will likely remain that way for years. The Prime Minister rejected calls for a global moratorium on […]
Environment28 October 2015
Mining Act amendments introduced
The NSW Government has introduced several Bills to Parliament that will amend the Mining Act. The Bills are likely to pass Parliament this week unamended. The Bills are wide-ranging and cover issues such as: the processes for allocating coal exploration titles; exploration land access procedures; exploration activity approvals; enforcement provisions & powers relating to […]
Industry23 October 2015
PAC verdict on MTW announced
The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has announced this week that the Mount Thorley Warkworth continuation project can be approved subject to strict conditions. This is welcome news for the 1300 local workers and their families who now have hope for the future, along with hundreds of their fellow Upper Hunter residents employed by local […]
Industry22 October 2015
Demand for coal from SE Asia set to ‘triple in the next 25 years’
The outlook is strong for NSW coal, confirmed by a new International Energy Agency report predicting that South-east Asian coal demand is set to triple in the next 25 years. This is particularly good news for coal exports in NSW, supported by news earlier this month that the T4 project, a fourth coal terminal […]
Industry14 October 2015
Resources for Singleton: Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen officially opens town’s main street
Singleton has celebrated the official opening of its main thoroughfare, John Street. The street was reconstructed and revitalised this year, with the majority of its funding coming directly from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions funding program. RESOURCE FUNDING IN ACTION: From left, Singleton Mayor John Martin, Singleton Council General Manager Lindy Hyam, former Member […]
Industry13 October 2015