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Survey confirms millions in mining spending and thousands in mining jobs in the Northern NSW Region
Survey confirms millions in mining spending and thousands in mining jobs in the Northern NSW Region Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey confirm mining’s ongoing important economic contribution to the Northern region of NSW, including communities like Narrabri, Boggarbri, Gunnedah, Tamworth and surrounding regions. Participating mining companies supported over 3,570 […]
Economy14 February 2023
Survey confirms billions in spending and record mining jobs in the Central West
Survey confirms billions in spending and record mining jobs in the Central West Results from the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s ongoing critical economic contribution to the Central West, including communities like Mudgee, Parkes, Forbes, Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange. Participating mining companies supported over 5,600 jobs in the Central […]
Economy13 February 2023
Survey confirms billions in spending and thousands of mining jobs in the Hunter
Survey confirms billions in spending and record mining jobs in the Hunter Results from the latest annual NSW Minerals Council’s latest Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s central role in the Hunter economy continues. Participating mining companies supported over 13,580 jobs in the Hunter, an increase of over 330 jobs compared to last financial year […]
Uncategorized13 February 2023
Survey confirms increased annual mining spending in the Illawarra
Survey confirms increased annual mining spending in the Illawarra Results from the latest annual NSW Minerals Council’s latest Member Expenditure Survey have confirmed mining’s important economic contribution to the region Illawarra continues. Participating mining companies directly injected $802 million into the Illawarra economy in the last financial year – an increase of $100 million on […]
Economy13 February 2023
Latest data highlights mining’s record contribution to NSW economy
Latest data highlights mining’s record contribution to NSW economy The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member Expenditure Survey has found that in the last financial year the 27 participating NSW mining companies supported a record number of mining jobs and direct spending in NSW, helping the NSW economy out of the Covid-19 economic downturn. The […]
Uncategorized13 February 2023
Rate freeze welcome as royalties hit record for NSW
Rate freeze welcome as royalties hit record for NSW Statement from NSWMC CEO Stephen Galilee The Deputy Premier’s commitment today that a re-elected NSW Liberal/Nationals Government will freeze coal royalties for the duration of the coal price cap is an acknowledgement of the heavy burden being borne by NSW coal producers impacted by the coal […]
Economy6 February 2023
Female trailblazers paving the way for a new generation of NSW miners
There are thousands of women and gender diversity champions breaking through barriers and empowering more and more women to see mining as a dynamic and rewarding career path. To recognise this fact, the trailblazing achievements of women working in the NSW mining industry are celebrated annually at the NSW Women in Mining Awards. These awards […]
Industry22 January 2023
Kean’s price cap policy on the run
Kean’s price cap policy on the run Statement from Stephen Galilee, CEO NSW Minerals Council The NSW Energy Minister’s coal price cap is a clumsy, politically-motivated market intervention designed in haste, with little or no consultation. The policy will have no meaningful impact on electricity prices, but will come at a significant economic cost. For […]
Industry18 January 2023
Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Bill 2022 | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
21 December 2022 Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Bill 2022 Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The NSW Government’s Energy and Utilities Administration Bill 2022 to be considered by the NSW Parliament today has been hastily drafted with little or no consultation with the NSW coal industry, or with companies likely to be […]
Economy21 December 2022
New analysis warns on flawed energy plan
New analysis warns on flawed energy plan A new report prepared by independent energy analysts says a key element of the Federal Government’s proposed energy plan will not work, and may actually increase prices. >> Download the report here The report highlights significant flaws in Chris Bowen’s call for the states to impose price caps […]
Uncategorized7 December 2022
Price cap on coal should be rejected | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
The imposition of a price cap on domestic coal sales in NSW will have little impact on electricity prices, but will have significant unintended consequences. It is a bad policy proposal that should be rejected. A price cap on domestic coal supply will distort the coal market, potentially disrupt existing commercial arrangements, create disincentives for […]
Economy1 December 2022