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All MPs should support important reforms to stop enviro-law sabotage
“ Federal politicians from all parties who claim to support regional jobs should back the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to restrict anti-mining, anti-job protest groups using legal processes to deliberately delay legitimate mining projects. In NSW and across the country, organisations determined to shut mines and cut mining jobs have undertaken calculated campaigns, including […]
Industry19 August 2015
Future of Springvale mine at threat; New Voice for Mining campaign launched today
Centennial Coal has announced it will have to stand down the majority of its Springvale workforce—in excess of 300 workers— by August 21. Pictured: Centennial Coal’s Springvale mine near Lithgow, NSW The Mine, near Lithgow NSW, requires both State and Federal approvals to allow it to continue operating beyond September. The NSW Department […]
Industry13 August 2015
Green groups sabotage of coal must end
Action is needed to prevent anti-coal groups from threatening the NSW economy by abusing technical loopholes in the Australian legal system to sabotage critical new mining projects. In today’s The Australian, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered a strong message in the national interest about those who seek to derail important new mining projects […]
Industry7 August 2015
Coal & Allied’s MTW team hits the streets of Singleton to meet supporters
Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth team were meeting members of the local community at Gowrie Street Mall in Singleton over the weekend. They spoke to hundreds of locals, and got plenty of support from the local community for the Mount Thorley Warkworth project. It’s been a long and difficult journey for the MTW workers […]
Industry31 July 2015
Hundreds gather to support mining in the Hunter
“ Hundreds of people gathered in Newcastle today in a positive display of support for mining and the benefits it brings to the Hunter, including regional jobs, and opportunities for small businesses. Pictured: Miners from across NSW voicing their support for their jobs, and the benefits of mining to the people of NSW “Mining enjoys […]
Industry27 July 2015
Exaggerations and distortions on Watermark project must end
“ Ridiculous exaggerations and distortions have dominated discussions over the Watermark mine. The community deserves the facts, and evidence on this important project rather than the irresponsible scaremongering being undertaken by some. “Discussions around the Commonwealth approval of Shenhua’s Watermark mine have been dominated by some outlandish exaggerations by those opposing the mine. There […]
Industry15 July 2015
OPINION: Hunter coal mines drive state growth
This opinion piece originally appeared on the Daily Telegraph on July 13 2015 Jobs are the central pillar that underpins the economic, social and even environmental stability of regional communities throughout NSW, including the Hunter. Rising unemployment impacts upon every facet of life in the region. So when the NSW government talks about […]
Industry14 July 2015
OPINION: Sydney pollies killing off coal jobs in Hunter
This opinion piece originally featured in the Daily Telegraph on July 9 2015 From the north shore of Sydney they can see the Sydney CBD for which they make the bulk of their decisions. Meanwhile, hard-working people in the regions of NSW are left to wonder if this government has any idea what it’s […]
Industry9 July 2015
OPINION: Mining is a local industry and part of the community
This opinion piece originally featured in the Newcastle Herald on Wednesday July 8 2015 It’s true, the mining industry talks a lot about the jobs and the economic contribution the industry makes to the Hunter. This shouldn’t be too surprising considering around 12,000 local people are directly employed in mining in the region, with thousands […]
Industry8 July 2015
Mining SEPP change will cost jobs and hurt regional NSW
“ The NSW Government’s proposal to remove economic considerations from the assessment of important mining projects will cost jobs and hurt regional mining communities. The proposal to change the mining State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) will remove a critical component designed to protect jobs. The measure within Part 3 was introduced to ensure an […]
Environment7 July 2015
NSW Budget – First steps in fixing planning system, but mining communities miss out
“ The NSW Government’s 2015-16 Budget has taken important steps to address the broken NSW planning system with a $17 million investment to halve the time it takes to assess state mining projects. However, the lack of a significant funding commitment for the Resources for Regions program will be of concern to mining […]
Industry23 June 2015