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NSW coal jobs hit new record high – 25,500: Export volumes also up
NSW coal jobs hit new record high – 25,500: Export volumes also up Coal mining jobs in NSW reached record numbers in March 2024, smashing through the 25,000 barrier for only the second time since coal job numbers were first recorded a quarter of a century ago. The new record jobs number of 25,505 to […]
Economy9 June 2024
ACCC backs reforms to tackle Port of Newcastle’s price gouging
ACCC backs reforms to tackle Port of Newcastle’s price gouging Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The ACCC last night backed the concerns of users of the Port of Newcastle and called for legislative reform to reign in the Port’s ability to use its monopoly power to repeatedly increase charges. Under current Commonwealth regulatory […]
Economy4 June 2024
NSW Government announcement on Future Jobs and Investment Authorities
28 May 2024 Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee Today’s announcement from the NSW Government of a proposed model for the Future Jobs and Investment Authorities is a positive sign that long term planning for the future is being taken seriously. The NSW mining industry has been involved in such planning for many […]
Industry28 May 2024
2024 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announced
2024 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announced Keryn Zambrowski, Senior Manager Investor Relations at Whitehaven Coal, has been named the Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining for 2024. With a wealth of domestic and international experience, Keryn has held multiple roles at Whitehaven Coal, including leading export contract negotiations and becoming the first female marketer at […]
Industry21 March 2024
Newcastle Port users also paying for botched privatisation
Newcastle Port users also paying for botched privatisation Today’s revelation by the NSW Treasurer of a significant taxpayer liability relating to the 2014 privatisation of the Port of Newcastle is further evidence of the risks involved when critical infrastructure is sold by governments without adequate safeguards. Documents to be tabled by the Treasurer in NSW […]
Economy20 March 2024
Unregulated Port of Newcastle more than triples wharf charge
14 March 2024 Unregulated Port of Newcastle more than triples wharf charge Today’s announcement from the Port of Newcastle that it will significantly increase fees for all Port users is a stark reminder of the need for regulatory oversight of pricing at the Monopoly Port. From 1 April 2024, Wharfage Charges at the Port will […]
Economy14 March 2024
Survey confirms increased mining jobs and spending in Cobar
Survey confirms increased mining jobs and spending in Cobar Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s ongoing strong economic contribution to Cobar. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 638 local jobs and directly spent $133 million in Cobar. This is an increase in Cobar job numbers and spending […]
Economy26 February 2024
Record mining spending recorded in Northern Region of NSW
Record mining spending recorded in Northern Region of NSW Results from the latest NSW Minerals Council’s Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic contribution to the Northern region of NSW, including the New England communities of Narrabri, Boggabri, Gunnedah, Tamworth and surrounding areas. In the last financial year, participating mining companies directly injected $424 million […]
Economy26 February 2024
Survey confirms mining spending and jobs contribution to Central West
Survey confirms mining spending and jobs contribution to Central West Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining has emerged as a strong and consistent economic contributor to Central West. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 5,500 jobs in the Central West. This is the fourth […]
Economy21 February 2024
Survey confirms mining spending boost and jobs growth in the Illawarra
Survey confirms mining spending boost and jobs growth in the Illawarra Results from the latest NSW Minerals Council’s Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic role in the Illawarra. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 2,060 jobs in the Illawarra, an increase of over 200 jobs compared to the previous year and only the […]
Economy21 February 2024
Survey confirms record spending and mining jobs in the Hunter
Survey confirms record spending and mining jobs in the Hunter Results from the latest NSW Minerals Council’s Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s continued critical economic role in the Hunter. In the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 15,300 jobs in the Hunter, an increase of over 1,700 jobs compared to the previous year, and the highest number […]
Economy21 February 2024