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Glencore’s Bulga Optimisation Project given green light
Mining at Glencore’s Bulga complex, near Singleton in the Hunter Valley, can continue until at least 2035, after approval from the NSW Planning Assessment Commission. Glencore says the approval is an endorsement of their inclusive planning process and comprehensive consultation with the communities of Bulga, Broke and Milbrodale. Mr Ian Cribb, head of […]
Industry3 December 2014
Anglo American determined to save jobs with new plan
First came shock, then disappointment, anger and now relief for the 500 workers at Anglo American’s Drayton mine, at least for the time being as the company tries for a third time to gain approval to continue mining and keep its workforce employed. Management have told the team at its Drayton mine that a […]
Industry1 December 2014
Call for mentors to support women at NSW mines
Women in mining across NSW are being encouraged to participate in a mentoring program designed to help young women entering the resources sector and those looking to take the next step in their careers. Women in Mining Network (WIMnet) supports women who work in the resources sector, with a goal of encouraging the attraction […]
Uncategorized27 November 2014
Stoner admits planning system too complicated and needs to be fixed
Former NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has admitted that the planning system has become more complicated and is calling on the state’s decision makers to develop and implement policy in the interests of the whole state and not appeal to populist ideas. Speaking at the NSW Mining Industry & Suppliers Conference in Sydney, Mr […]
Industry27 November 2014
New Glencore and Peabody Energy JV proposed for Hunter Valley
Glencore and Peabody Energy have agreed to form a 50:50 Joint Venture to develop a brownfield open cut coal project located between the existing United and Wambo mines in the NSW Hunter Valley. Expected to commence in mid-2017, the project will realise major synergies between the two neighbouring operations. It will deliver optimal resource […]
Industry25 November 2014
Premier’s planning system commitments will deliver jobs boost
“ The NSW Premier’s commitment to reduce by half the assessment timeframe for major mining projects will help attract investment and create jobs in our state. The Premier made the commitment last night at the NSW Minerals Council’s Industry and Suppliers Awards Dinner. “Last night the Premier strongly backed the mining sector in […]
Industry21 November 2014
2014 NSW Minerals Council Expenditure Survey
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest Expenditure Survey has found that the 22 participating mining companies directly injected $13.6 billion into the NSW economy in 2013/14, up from $12.8 billion the previous year. The $13.6 billion of spending in 2013-14 included $2.9 billion in wages and salaries to 21,516 full-time employees and $9.6 billion […]
Industry17 November 2014
Free Trade Agreement with China
“ The Free Trade Agreement with China is a welcome development for the NSW mining industry that will help secure jobs and underpin future investment across the state. Successive Australian Governments deserve appreciation for their efforts in pursuing and securing this valuable international agreement for the people of NSW. The FTA will build upon […]
Industry17 November 2014
Planning System delays costing NSW jobs and millions
“ Increased delays in the NSW Government’s broken planning system are costing jobs, investment and royalty revenue for our state. A new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed that changes made in 2011 by the NSW Government to the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) process have added an average of over five months to planning applications […]
Industry7 November 2014
The Australia Institute jumps the shark again
“ In their latest attack on mining, the Australia Institute have ‘jumped the shark’ yet again. Only this time they have ‘jumped the shark’ while skiing on the back of a shark and wearing a sharkskin suit. “Today they are seriously claiming that some of the world’s largest energy companies don’t actually supply […]
Industry7 November 2014
Job losses at Mt Arthur
“ The latest announcement of job losses at Mt Arthur Coal is a further sign of the tough times the NSW coal industry is facing, due to the cyclical downturn in coal prices. Sadly, this has meant job losses, with over 4000 direct coal production jobs now lost in NSW over the last two […]
Industry4 November 2014