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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
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