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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
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