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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
NSW Mining presenting live radio broadcast for Newcastle Knights season launch
The start of the NRL season is coming and to celebrate the announcement of the third Voice for Mining Family Day at Hunter Stadium we are presenting KOFM’s live broadcast at a major event for Newcastle Knights fans.Pictured: KOFM breakfast show presenters Steve G and Tanya Wilks showing us their colours for Voice for Mining […]
Industry5 February 2015
Bengalla and Moolarben extensions protect local jobs
Local jobs in the Upper Hunter and Mudgee have been protected as the Planning Assessment Commission yesterday approved extensions for Coal and Allied’s Bengalla project and Yancoal’s Moolarben project. “The 362 mining workers and their families at Bengalla now have a certain future and up to 450 jobs at Moolarben have been protected,” NSW […]
Industry3 February 2015
Pike’s Coal miner artwork to feature in prestigious Max Watters collection
Two pieces from Christine Pike’s ‘Coal Miners’ exhibition have been purchased by Max Watters for his prestigious permanent collection. Pictured: Christine Pike with one eye-catching piece selected for the prestigious collection Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre is currently displaying over one hundred works by Christine Pike of men and women working at mine sites across […]
Industry21 January 2015
Impractical claims by ‘clueless’ anti-coal campaigners being exposed
Minerals Council of Australia CEO, Brendan Pearson is slamming Greens activists and related vested interests, who he says are “clueless” on energy and the practicality of fulfilling the world’s vast energy needs with 100% renewable energy. Pictured: Brendan Pearson – Source: smh.com.au A new analysis of data from the International Energy Agency has found […]
Industry20 January 2015
NSW Mining’s ongoing support for Westpac Rescue Choppers
“ The NSW minerals industry will extend its 30-year partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further three years with a further contribution of $270,000. “The service the Westpac Rescue choppers provide to our industry and to our communities in the Hunter and Northern NSW is invaluable,” NSW Minerals Council Chair, Stefanie Loader […]
Uncategorized20 January 2015
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