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Future of the Black Coal Ball Secure
The future of the popular Black Coal Ball, an iconic event in the Hunter that helps raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, has been secured for the next three years. As part of the NSW Minerals Council’s sponsorship of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, the Council has partnered with the Black Coal Ball […]
Industry20 March 2015
Labor’s plan for the Hunter misses 12,000 mining families
“ Labor appears to have sent a worrying message to 12,000 Hunter mining families and the thousands of local businesses that rely on the industry, by failing to mention mining in their jobs plan for the Hunter. “In a statement today, Labor has outlined its jobs plan for the Hunter. However the 14 point plan […]
Industry20 March 2015
Mining prominent in NSW Government Economic Development Strategy
The NSW Government has released its Economic Development Strategy for Regional NSW, with mining featuring prominently. Over the last two years the NSW Minerals Council has worked hard to ensure mining is a central element of the NSW Government’s approach to economic management, so this is a very welcome development. It also demonstrates the […]
Industry18 March 2015
OPINION: We will be voting for work
This opinion piece originally featured in the Newcastle Herald. This election is about jobs – jobs in the Hunter and across NSW. The Hunter has had it tougher than many other NSW regions in recent times, with thousands of jobs lost and an unemployment rate well above the state average. This is mainly a […]
Uncategorized18 March 2015
Hurt mining. Hurt the Hunter. A clear election message
“ The NSW Minerals Council has today commenced the next stage of a targeted advertising campaign that puts all candidates from all political parties across the Hunter on notice at the 2015 State Election. “The clear and sharp message to both the Government and the Opposition at this election is if you hurt mining, you hurt […]
Industry10 March 2015
Mount Thorley Warkworth recommended for approval
“ The livelihoods of 1,300 Upper Hunter workers and their families are significantly closer to being secured, following today’s Planning Assessment Commission’s decision to recommend Rio Tinto Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth continuation project be approved. “Today, 1,300 workers at Mount Thorley Warkworth and their families are relieved to know that their economic future is a step […]
Industry5 March 2015
Bengalla extension protects local Hunter jobs
“ Hundreds of local jobs in the Upper Hunter have been protected as the Planning Assessment Commission today approved the continuation of mining at Coal & Allied’s Bengalla mine, located west of Muswellbrook. “Today, the 400 mining workers and their families at the Bengalla operations have been given a more a certain future,” NSW […]
Industry4 March 2015
Hear Mineworker and Beaconsfield Survivor discuss his experience and lend advice to Hunter Valley miners
Beaconsfield Mine tragedy survivor, Brant Webb, will speak about his experiences in mining and focus on health trends as part of a series of health and safety presentations at the Hunter Mining Show in Singleton later this month. The Hunter Mining Show will be held at the Civic Centre, Singleton – in the heart […]
Industry3 March 2015
Watermark Project – time for balanced discussion based on facts
“ Claims made by some opposing the job-creating Shenhua Watermark mine are not supported by facts, NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “Mining projects in NSW are assessed against some of the highest environmental assessments in the world and this project is no different, with it’s potential impact on land and water […]
Environment27 February 2015
We’re bringing the Newcastle Knights Knights to visit Singleton as part of the community’s Hunter Coal Festival
The Newcastle Knights will take an official training session to Singleton, which will be open to the whole community, as part of the local community’s Hunter Coal Festival. In the week leading up to ‘Voice For Mining’ Family Day at Hunter Stadium on March 28, the Knights and NSW Mining are teaming up to […]
Industry26 February 2015
Hunter Coal Festival’s Mining Careers Day offers students a taste of the industry
On March 19, students from six Lake Macquarie high schools will have the opportunity to learn about a career in coal mining with a tour of three world-class industry training facilities – all located around the Newcastle region. The tour is part of the three-week Hunter Coal Festival, which during the second half of March […]
Industry24 February 2015