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Global demand for NSW coal continues to grow
New export data shows that global demand for NSW coal has increased significantly over the last financial year, defying predictions from some that coal would diminish as a key export. “Coal is our State’s most valuable export commodity so it’s good news for the NSW economy that demand for coal is growing steadily […]
Industry19 January 2015
Hunter’s future depends on realising political promises
Opinion piece by NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee as published in the Newcastle Herald. 2015 will be a decisive year for Hunter businesses. The mining downturn has hit the Hunter hard, with more than 2500 Hunter miners losing their jobs in the past two years. In addition to the financial hardship for mining families, […]
Uncategorized19 January 2015
2014 NSW Mining Expenditure Survey – Mid-Western Region
“ The NSW Minerals Council’s latest Expenditure Survey has found that despite tough times mining continues to be a major contributor to Mudgee and the Mid-West region, with over 200 mining jobs created locally over 2013-14. The number of people employed in mining in the Mid-Western Regional Council area increased from 1,231 in 2012-13 to […]
Industry13 January 2015
The west wants pollies to stand up for jobs
Opinion piece by NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee as published in The Daily Telegraph With a state election looming, 2015 is set to be a watershed year for jobs in NSW. For the first time in two years we have the opportunity to stem the flow of job losses across Sydney and regional NSW […]
Uncategorized12 January 2015
Industry implementing coal train dust management improvements
The Hunter coal industry has today announced a series of operational improvements to reduce potential dust emissions from coal trains operating in the Hunter Valley coal chain, following the initiation of industry-led studies earlier this year. “While the studies are ongoing, the preliminary outcomes suggest that while a lot of good practices are in place […]
Uncategorized5 January 2015
Mining industry tax take up to highest level in six years
Concerns are growing that Australia could become a less attractive place to invest as the tax take from profits in the minerals industry grows to its highest level in six years. A survey from the Minerals Council of Australia and Deloitte Access Economics has found that the minerals industry paid nearly half of every […]
Industry18 December 2014
Bengalla, Watermark projects discussed at Planning Assessment Commission hearings
The Planning Assessment Commission’s public hearing on Rio Tinto’s $690 million Bengalla Coal mine continuation project has been met with ‘considerable support’ from local businesses and the community. Pictured: An employee checking the real time environmental monitoring equipment at Bengalla mine in NSW Rio Tinto is seeking approval to continue mining at its open cut […]
Environment11 December 2014
More women ‘board ready’ in NSW mining and business
Two high-performing women and leaders in mining and business in NSW have been recognised as part of a program to increase female participation on Australian boards. Ms Stefanie Loader, Managing Director at CMOC-Northparkes Mines and the new Chair of the NSW Minerals Council, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship with the Australian Institute of […]
Industry11 December 2014
Stefanie Loader elected Chair of the NSW Minerals Council
“ CMOC-Northparkes Mines Managing Director Stefanie Loader has been elected as new Chair of the NSW Minerals Council, becoming the first woman to be hold the position. “Stefanie Loader is an outstanding leader in the mining industry, a role model for women, and a highly regarded member of both the Parkes community and the […]
Industry11 December 2014
Dartbrook could be sold
Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has today announced that the company is considering the sale of its Dartbrook coal mine in the Upper Hunter. Dartbrook is an underground mine that ceased operations on 1 st January 2007 and is currently under care and maintenance. The sale process will start in the second half of […]
Industry10 December 2014
Anti-mining campaigners ‘loose with the truth’
Australia is better off having been through the mining boom and opponents of mining are too simplistic in their views, according to former Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson AM. Pictured: Martin Ferguson speaking at Minerals Council of Australia’s Minerals Week event in 2012 He warned of the danger of an ideological minority […]
Industry8 December 2014