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Port Waratah Terminal 4 approval
“ The approval of the Port Waratah Terminal 4 project by the Planning Assessment Commission is a significant boost for the Hunter economy and for NSW, reflecting the strong global demand for NSW coal. The approval of this significant infrastructure investment is also welcome news for the more than 10,000 Hunter coal miners and […]
Industry2 October 2015
PAC gives green light to fourth coal terminal at Port of Newcastle
This week, the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) T4 project, a fourth coal terminal at the Port of Newcastle. Pictured: Port of Newcastle The $4.8 billion T4 project will generate more than 1,500 jobs, in addition to increasing export capacity by up to 70 million tonnes per annum […]
Industry1 October 2015
Greens new tax on jobs and families would hurt NSW
“ “The Greens’ proposed new tax on coal companies announced today would cost jobs in regional NSW, particularly in the Hunter and the Illawarra where thousands of people rely on coal mining for their livelihoods, as well as threatening tens of thousands more people that work in the 8,200 NSW businesses that supply the mining […]
Uncategorized29 September 2015
The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP appointed as new Minister for Resources
“ The NSW Minerals Council congratulates Josh Frydenberg on his appointment as the new federal Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia. “The outgoing Minister Ian Macfarlane deserves the highest possible accolades for his service to our nation. He has been the longest serving Resources Minister in our nation’s history, and the best, serving […]
Industry22 September 2015
2015 NSW Mining Health Safety and Environment Conference
“ 2015 NSW Mining Health Safety and Environment Conference Mon 31 August – Wed 2 September Nearly 500 NSW miners and industry professionals will gather in the Hunter valley from today to focus on how the industry can maintain and improve its world leading safety, health and environmental record. Over three days, […]
Environment31 August 2015
All MPs should support important reforms to stop enviro-law sabotage
“ Federal politicians from all parties who claim to support regional jobs should back the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to restrict anti-mining, anti-job protest groups using legal processes to deliberately delay legitimate mining projects. In NSW and across the country, organisations determined to shut mines and cut mining jobs have undertaken calculated campaigns, including […]
Industry19 August 2015
Future of Springvale mine at threat; New Voice for Mining campaign launched today
Centennial Coal has announced it will have to stand down the majority of its Springvale workforce—in excess of 300 workers— by August 21. Pictured: Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine near Lithgow, NSW The Mine, near Lithgow NSW, requires both State and Federal approvals to allow it to continue operating beyond September. The NSW Department […]
Industry13 August 2015
Green groups sabotage of coal must end
Action is needed to prevent anti-coal groups from threatening the NSW economy by abusing technical loopholes in the Australian legal system to sabotage critical new mining projects. In today’s The Australian, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a strong message in the national interest about those who seek to derail important new mining projects […]
Industry7 August 2015
Coal & Allied’s MTW team hits the streets of Singleton to meet supporters
Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth team were meeting members of the local community at Gowrie Street Mall in Singleton over the weekend. They spoke to hundreds of locals, and got plenty of support from the local community for the Mount Thorley Warkworth project. It’s been a long and difficult journey for the MTW workers […]
Industry31 July 2015
Hundreds gather to support mining in the Hunter
“ Hundreds of people gathered in Newcastle today in a positive display of support for mining and the benefits it brings to the Hunter, including regional jobs, and opportunities for small businesses. Pictured: Miners from across NSW voicing their support for their jobs, and the benefits of mining to the people of NSW “Mining enjoys […]
Industry27 July 2015
Exaggerations and distortions on Watermark project must end
“ Ridiculous exaggerations and distortions have dominated discussions over the Watermark mine. The community deserves the facts, and evidence on this important project rather than the irresponsible scaremongering being undertaken by some. “Discussions around the Commonwealth approval of Shenhua’s Watermark mine have been dominated by some outlandish exaggerations by those opposing the mine. There […]
Industry15 July 2015