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NSW Mining welcomes state and federal MOU on one-stop-shop
The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NSW and Federal governments to streamline the environmental approvals process. “Today’s announcement of a MOU on a one-stop-shop for environmental approvals is another step forward in returning investor confidence to NSW; essential for creating jobs and maintaining economic stability,” NSW […]
Uncategorized5 November 2013
Mining policy good for regional development and investor confidence in NSW
Changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) on mining are good for regional development and an important step in restoring investor confidence in the State’s $24 billion mining industry. “Many towns and communities across NSW rely on mining for the jobs and investment it brings to their local economy,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen […]
Uncategorized4 November 2013
Western Sydney the heart of the mining industry
This opinion piece originally appeared in the Daily Telegraph. There are no mining helmets; no tunnels transporting workers deep underground; no machines cutting through seams of rock and minerals. There are no resources being taken out of the ground at all. And yet western Sydney suburbs like Fairfield, Auburn and Parramatta are at the heart […]
Uncategorized31 October 2013
Are you a woman with NSW mining experience?
We’re seeking information around attracting and retaining women in the NSW Mining industry, to better understand areas for improvement in the industry. The NSW mining industry is world class, but we’re always striving to do better: to help build stronger communities, improve our safety record, reduce our impact on the environment, and attract more […]
Uncategorized30 October 2013
Statement on ICAC recommendations
The NSW Minerals Council broadly welcomes the recommendations outlined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Report released today. The report recognises the strategic economic importance of coal mining for NSW, and acknowledges some of the key challenges the industry has faced in recent times, including sovereign risk. Most of the recommendations propose changes to […]
Uncategorized30 October 2013
NSW Mining Suppliers Awards winners announced
For a second year running, Hunter companies have dominated at a gala awards ceremony in Sydney that celebrates businesses servicing the state’s mining industry. The second annual NSW Mining Suppliers Awards, presented by NSW Resources and Energy Minister the Hon. Chris Hartcher MP, recognise excellence and innovation in companies across four categories – professional services, […]
Industry25 October 2013
Mining direct spending worth $12.8 billion to NSW
A new industry survey of 26 mining companies reveals direct spending of around $12.8 billion on wages, goods, services and community contributions in NSW over the 2012-13 financial year. This direct spending included $3.1 billion spent on wages, and over $9.7 billion in spending on goods and services with over 10,500 local businesses across the […]
Economy24 October 2013
Mining Industry Action Plan needed to help NSW economy
The NSW Minerals Council has called for a Mining Industry Action Plan to be developed in 2014 as part of the NSW Government’s Economic Development Framework. Addressing the 2013 NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Conference in Sydney, NSW Minerals Council CEO said mining was a strategic industry vital for the growth of the state and should be recognised […]
Industry24 October 2013
Reducing “excessive and inefficient” red tape key to staying competitive
Speaking at the 2013 NSW Mining Industry & Suppliers Conference, economists and politicians alike have emphasised the need to reduce red tape to keep NSW coal exports cost competitive. “Of the industries front and centre of NSW, none is more front and centre than coal,” said Ian Macfarlane in his opening address at the conference […]
Industry24 October 2013
Streamlining mining approvals a welcome step forward
The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government to streamline the regulatory framework for NSW mining by cutting red tape on mining lease approvals. “NSW competes with other states and international locations for investment. Over recent years the approvals process in NSW has become overly bureaucratic and cumbersome, making our state less […]
Uncategorized17 October 2013
Local miners support local environmental education
Cadia Valley Operations grants support environmental awareness at twelve local schools Students across the Orange region are pushing ahead with school projects like planting vegetable patches, saving water, and solar energy use thanks to ongoing support from a local mining company. $6000 in funding has been provided across twelve local schools from Newcrest Mining’s Cadia […]
Uncategorized10 October 2013