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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
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