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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
2016 Women in Mining Awards Celebrate a Diverse NSW Mining Industry
On International Women’s Day, we are celebrating our women miners with the launch of the NSW Minerals Council and NSW Women in Mining Network (WIMnet NSW) 2016 NSW Women in Mining Awards. Women are critical to the success of the NSW resources sector. The awards aim to highlight the big success stories and recognise […]
Industry8 March 2016
NSW Government takes responsible step in deterring illegal mine protests
“ The NSW government has taken a measured and responsible approach in seeking tougher deterrents for those who chose to break the law when protesting at mine sites across NSW. “Everyone has the right to protest within the law. However in recent years we’ve seen an escalation of protests to include illegal and unsafe […]
Environment7 March 2016
OPINION: Mining still vital to Hunter community
This opinion piece originally featured in the Newcastle Herald on Thursday 3 March 2016 There is one word that sums up the Hunter mining industry. Resilient. There’s no pretending that the local mining sector hasn’t been impacted by some of the worst commodity prices in decades. This downturn has hurt the region as the […]
Industry3 March 2016
‘Voice for Mining Family Day’ back on 10 April 2016
“ A big day for rugby league and a big day for our miners League fans will again be able to cheer on two great teams – the Newcastle Knights and NSW miners – at the popular Voice for Mining Family Day at Hunter Stadium on April 10. Thousands of miners and […]
Industry2 March 2016
Knights roll into Orange to support Central West miners
“ League fans in Orange and the Central West will be able to cheer on two great teams – the Newcastle Knights and local miners – at a pre-season NRL trial match against the Canberra Raiders on this Saturday night, 20th Feb at Wade Park. The Knights have partnered again with the NSW […]
Industry16 February 2016
2014/15 NSW Minerals Council Expenditure Survey
“ The NSW Minerals Council’s latest Expenditure Survey has found that the 23 participating mining companies directly injected $11.3 billion into the NSW economy in 2014/15, highlighting mining’s massive contribution to the State economy despite tough times for the industry. The $11.3 billion of spending in 2013-14 included $2.7 billion in wages and […]
Industry3 February 2016