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85% of submissions on Mount Thorley Warkworth in Support
“ The overwhelming number of positive submissions in support of Coal and Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth planning application reflects the strong level of support for mining in the Hunter, NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “Following the six week public exhibition period, 1,891 submissions received or 85 per cent are in support of […]
Industry12 August 2014
NSW Government confirms importance of coal to NSW economy
“ The NSW Government’s strategic statement on coal, released today, recognises the importance of a strong coal mining sector to the NSW economy and provides clarity as to the government’s policy direction on coal mining. “Today’s statement on the importance of coal to NSW will be welcomed by coal miners who have been doing […]
Industry6 August 2014
Increase in production and demand for NSW coal continues
“ Latest statistics on NSW coal output show that domestic production and export volumes to international markets grew steadily over the last 12 months, continuing the growth trends of recent years. According to numbers compiled by Coal Services Pty Ltd, saleable coal production increased 5.7 percent over 2013/14, from 185 million tonnes to over […]
Industry5 August 2014
NSW Minerals Council welcomes new member China Molybdenum
The NSW Minerals Council welcomes its new member China Molybdenum (CMOC), majority owner and manager of Northparkes Mines, a copper and gold mining operation located near Parkes in Central West NSW. Pictured: Northparkes Mines near Parkes, NSW CMOC is a global mining company, primarily engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, trade, research and development of molybdenum, tungsten, gold […]
Industry30 July 2014
Thousands of miners hard at work while a handful protest
Today, while a handful of the usual protesters try to score political points in Sydney, tens of thousands of NSW miners are hard at work at mines across NSW, providing an essential service that keeps the lights on and generates significant economic activity for the state. And today many thousands more are working at more […]
Uncategorized30 July 2014
Cowal Gold Mine granted five year extension
A five year extension has been granted to the Cowal Gold Mine, near West Wyalong in central west NSW, by the Department of Planning and Environment. It secures jobs for 430 people working at the mine and is great news for the local economy, where our mines are spending more than $36 million a year […]
Industry24 July 2014
Repeal of mining tax needed for jobs and investment
NSW miners are urging the Federal Parliament to repeal the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) which is a dead weight on our state’s largest commodity export industry. To protect jobs and investment the repeal of the MRRT should be allowed to pass both Houses of Parliament. The MRRT has failed to raise any significant revenue […]
Industry18 July 2014
More job losses announced as adjustments in NSW coal continue
Port Waratah Coal Services and Centennial Coal have both announced reductions in their workforces as the NSW coal industry continues to adjust to extremely challenging market conditions. It is expected that 34 people will be affected in the Port Waratah Coal Services changes at its Kooragang and Carrington terminals, including 12 operators, nine staff […]
Industry15 July 2014
Teacher recognised for commitment to teaching Science and Technology
A third year student with a passion for teaching science and technology is being announced as this year’s NSW Minerals Council Primary Education Award. Maintaining a pipeline of highly skilled workers is critical to our industry. And that starts at school, which is why it’s so important our next generation of teachers, especially in […]
Uncategorized15 July 2014
Mining industry water use already heavily regulated in NSW
“ It is no surprise to see a report on water use commissioned by the anti-mining group Lock The Gate containing findings against the mining industry. It is important to put this latest set of claims by this anti-mining activist group into context. Mining in NSW only accounts for 1.5% of the state’s […]
Industry14 July 2014
Opinion: Hunter Voices raised in support of mining
Originally published in Coalface Magazine. NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee Miners and their families stood side-by-side with thousands of Knights fans at the second Voice for Mining Family Day to show their support for the Hunter’s mining workers. Many of the 22,000 people attending the game wore hi-vis gear, turning Hunter Stadium into a […]
Uncategorized9 July 2014