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Opinion: Planning reform needed to protect mining jobs
Originally published in Coalface Magazine NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee 2014 is shaping up to be another big year for NSW mining. Parliament was unable to finalise a new Planning system last year, leaving the future of our industry and the jobs of thousands of workers in a state of uncertainty. Of great concern […]
Industry4 February 2014
Opinion: Green extremists talk a lot with a glass jaw
NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee Green activists and extremists are happy to dish it out, but they sure can’t take it. Recently they set up camp out in the bush near Boggabri and ordained themselves as resistance leaders to organise against local mining operations. Despite the fact that the mining companies have all […]
Environment3 February 2014
1,300 jobs receive a welcome reprieve but long term protection needed
The jobs of more 1,300 Hunter Valley mining workers have been secured for the next two years with the NSW Planning Commission today approving a small modification to Rio Tinto Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mining operation. “This is a good decision that will enable Coal & Allied to maintain production at current levels […]
Economy30 January 2014
Record numbers nominate for annual NSW Women in Mining Awards
Entries are coming in fast for the NSW Women in Mining Awards , having already exceeded the number of nominations for the inaugural awards in 2012. Due to popular demand, we’re extending the deadline for nominations to Thursday, 6 February . The awards, proudly sponsored by BHP Billiton NSW Energy Coal , recognise the […]
Industry30 January 2014
Major Sydney radio show set for mine site live broadcast
The NSW Minerals Council and radio station WSFM are joining forces to help demonstrate how important mining is to the people of Sydney. WSFM’s high profile breakfast pair Jonesy and Amanda Keller are giving listeners the chance to win $1 million in a competition that will culminate in a live outside broadcast of their breakfast […]
Industry23 January 2014
State Resources for Regions Program must be expanded
Eligibility for the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program should be extended and long-term funding provided so that more NSW mining communities can share the benefits. “Mining communities deliver a big economic windfall to NSW, yet for too long their needs have been neglected,” NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “After the last […]
Uncategorized22 January 2014
Chinese demand for NSW coal continues to grow
New export data shows China’s demand for NSW coal has increased significantly over the last financial year, cementing its place as the second largest market for the state’s coal exports and defying predictions from some commentators that demand for NSW coal would wane in the world’s most populous nation. Data released by Coal Services Pty […]
Industry20 January 2014
Opinion: Time for coal cash to fill some of the holes
Originally published in the Newcastle Herald NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee People living in Sydney sometimes forget that mining regions like the Hunter underpin the economic strength of NSW. As well as delivering jobs, investment, exports and the coal needed for power stations to keep the lights on in homes in Sydney and across […]
Infrastructure20 January 2014
A call to recognise and fund communities affected by mining
We’re calling on the NSW Government to consider the number of mining-related workers living in a local government area (LGA), to better identify mining affected communities for increased infrastructure funding. We’ve made the call in a submission to NSW Trade & Investment on additional criteria to decide which LGAs are considered “mining affected” and thus […]
Infrastructure14 January 2014
Opinion: Miners stand proud of their contribution
Originally published in the Newcastle Herald. NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee Amid the usual debates about mining it can be easy to forget the real people throughout the Hunter Valley – the local miners, their families and those working in associated small businesses – that rely on mining to provide local jobs and deliver […]
Economy9 January 2014
Mining companies deliver $16 million to over 900 NSW community groups in 2013
Over 900 local community groups across the state directly benefited from over $16 million in voluntary contributions from mining companies in NSW over the last financial year. “Most NSW mining workers live, raise a family and get involved in the local communities near where mining takes place. Mining operations and their employees are part of […]
Industry8 January 2014