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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
Increased level of illegal activity by activists highlights need for tough action
“ The increased level of illegal action by extreme antimining protesters highlights the need for the state government to implement tougher deterrents for those who chose to break the law in this way, NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “Over the last few years we’ve seen the unprecedented mobilisation of professional antimining activists, who move […]
Industry23 February 2015
‘Nut job’ Greens should be held to account: Minister
NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, has slammed The Greens Party and is calling on the media to hold them to account for policies that are rejected by a majority of the community. Speaking at the Hunter Business Chamber’s Mining Lunch in Newcastle with Shadow Minister, Steve Whan, Minister Roberts said that […]
Industry18 February 2015
Support for sensible policy making on mining from major parties
Spokesmen on mining for the NSW Government and the Labor Opposition are committing to sensible policy making on planning and environmental management in the next term of government. With the NSW state election just weeks away, Minister for Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, and Shadow Minister, Steve Whan, have both stated their support for […]
Industry18 February 2015
NSW Mining Beyond 2015 – A plan for the next NSW government
“ Fixing the NSW Planning System; better infrastructure for mining communities; and greater protection from illegal access safety risks headline the NSW Minerals Council plan to strengthen NSW mining beyond 2015, launched today in the lead up to the state election. The plan outlines the policy priorities needed to ensure mining is able to deliver […]
Environment17 February 2015
Professional activist groups should have tax deductibility status removed
“ Professional anti-mining activist groups who engage in illegal protests or who encourage others to do so should not qualify for tax deductibility NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “There are activist groups out there that campaign against the livelihood of mining workers and their families; who engage in illegal protests that […]
Industry16 February 2015
Greens anti-coal platform would destroy Illawarra and NSW economy
“ The Greens plan to end coal mining in the Illawarra and across NSW within five years would drive up electricity prices, destroy thousands of Illawarra jobs, threaten thousands of Illawarra businesses, and destroy the Illawarra economy. ‘The Greens have shown once again that they are living in a parallel universe. Coal is our […]
Environment9 February 2015