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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
Hard working NSW miners to be celebrated in Western Sydney
“ ‘NSW miners powering Sydney, 365 days and Knights’. That’s the message the Newcastle Knights will deliver to the heart of Western Sydney when they take on the Parramatta Eels Pirtek Stadium on Sunday. The Newcastle Knights will wear their high-vis replica miners jersey in the game, to be broadcast nationally on the Nine […]
Industry26 June 2014
Mount Thorley Warkworth needed to secure 1,300 jobs.
“ Further delays to the planning approvals for Rio Tinto Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth puts at risk the livelihood of 1,300 workers and their families and the future of the Upper Hunter economy. “The 1,300 employees at Mount Thorley Warkworth along with their families need to know that their economic future is secure. […]
Industry25 June 2014
Corporate Air – Leading The Way For FIFO Air Charter Services
was launched in 1972 and since that time has become one of the leading and largest aircraft charter providers in eastern Australia with bases in Canberra, Goulburn, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and the Cooper Basin. The 42-year-old family-owned company’s niche is in the nine to 34-seat market and it has recently expanded its fleet to 16 […]
Industry19 June 2014
NSW Budget – positive but decline in business investment a concern
“ The NSW Government should be commended for delivering a responsible Budget based on strong fiscal discipline that increases investment on essential services and infrastructure while also tackling the state’s debt levels. “The Budget also contains some welcome additional funding for mining region infrastructure. However the Budget also confirms a weakness in NSW business investment, […]
Industry17 June 2014