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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
Wear hi-vis at the ‘Voice for Mining Family Day’ 10 April 2016
“ Knights fans and supporters of the Hunter’s hard-working miners are being encouraged to show their true colours and wear hi-vis to the Voice for Mining Family Day at Hunter Stadium this Sunday April 10. Miners and their families along with thousands more that work in mining-related businesses can join the team in […]
Uncategorized6 April 2016
DRE Fact Sheet: Exploration and Mining Rehabilitation
The NSW Government has strict conditions that ensure exploration and mining affected land is left in a safe and stable condition and that local communities are not unduly affected. Postmining rehabilitation can take many forms such as the removal of infrastructure, securing of mine entrances and shafts, remediation of contaminated land, landscaping and revegetation. Read the fact sheet […]
Uncategorized31 March 2016
NSW Government delivers better safety for mine workers and protesters
“ The NSW Government has delivered better safety for mine workers and protesters through a package of measures that will deter illegal and dangerous protest activity while protecting the rights of people to protest within the law. These new laws will be particularly welcomed by mining workers who have been forced to deal with […]
Environment17 March 2016
OPINION: Some protesters need to be punished
This opinion piece originally featured on the Daily Telegraph on 17 March 2016 Everyone has the right to be safe at work. We have a range of laws that say so. In a democracy, everyone should also have the right to protest within the law. Striking the right balance between the right to protest […]
Industry17 March 2016
OPINION: Four year analysis shows local mining pumped $21.6 billion into the Hunter economy
A version of this opinion piece originally featured in the Newcastle Herald on Tuesday 15th March 2016 The recent job cuts announced by several Upper Hunter mines are an unfortunate reminder of just how tough things currently are for the mining sector in NSW. However despite these tough times, mining activity in the Hunter continues […]
Industry15 March 2016