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Latest data reveals mining’s record-breaking contribution to NSW economy
Latest data reveals mining’s record-breaking contribution to NSW economy The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member Expenditure Survey reveals in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported record levels of mining jobs and direct spending in NSW, delivering a significant boost to the NSW economy. In the last financial year, participating mining […]
Economy16 February 2024
Registrations are open for the WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program 2024
Registrations are open now for the WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program 2024 Launching in early April, this award-winning program offers support to NSW women in the mining and resources industry. Everyone that participates is matched with an experienced industry mentor (male or female) who can share their expertise. They’re also given the opportunity to engage in […]
Industry22 January 2024
Strong support for nuclear power in key Sydney federal seats
Strong support for nuclear power in key Sydney federal seats Voters in three key Sydney federal electorates have overwhelmingly indicated support for lifting the ban on nuclear power, and for nuclear power to be considered as part of Australia’s future energy mix according to new polling released by the NSW Minerals Council today. The results […]
Industry16 January 2024
Port of Newcastle Protest – Statement from CEO
24 November 2023 Port of Newcastle Protest Statement from Chief Executive Stephen Galilee As activists and extremists attempt to shut down the Port of Newcastle this weekend, they may wish to consider some facts regarding NSW coal exports and global coal supply. NSW coal exports are a very small component of global coal supply. In […]
Economy23 November 2023
Mining Communities to Carry Unfair Burden of Budget Repair | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
Today’s NSW Budget confirms the unfair burden regional mining communities will be forced to bear in the task of budget repair. While the NSW Government’s effort to repair the State’s fiscal position is commendable, regional mining communities are amongst those hardest hit. Mining royalties are forecast to deliver the NSW government $13.2 billion over the […]
Economy18 September 2023
Increase in NSW Coal Royalty Rates | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee The increase in coal royalty rates announced today by the NSW Government will impose a significant additional impost on coal producers at a challenging time of lower coal prices and increased operating costs. The coal industry directly employs nearly 30,000 people in NSW and supports 180,000 indirect […]
Economy5 September 2023
NSW finalists win two major awards at Women in Resources National Awards
6th September 2023 NSW finalists win two major awards at Women in Resources National Awards The outstanding achievements of women in mining in NSW have been recognised with NSW finalists winning two of the five awards announced at the 2023 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night. Bianca Newcombe, owner and principal […]
Industry5 September 2023
NSW coal mining supporting highest number of jobs in over a decade
NSW coal mining supporting highest number of jobs in over a decade 21 August 2023 Latest data from Coal Services Pty Ltd shows there were 24,984 people working in coal mining production in NSW to June 2023, the highest result since June 2012. The data also shows that in the Hunter – NSW’s largest coal mining region – […]
Economy21 August 2023
2023 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards Winners
8 August 2023 2023 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards Winners The winners of the NSW Minerals Council’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Hunter last night, recognising the most outstanding innovations and contributions to the mining industry across a range of categories. The annual HSEC Awards are […]
Environment7 August 2023
Guiding Principles for Responsible Mining in NSW (ESG)
There is a growing global movement for businesses to identify how they are meeting global ESG challenges. The NSW mining industry recognises that meeting the community’s expectations about environment, social and governance (ESG) management opportunities is vital to the industry’s future success. Our Guiding Principles for Responsible Mining in NSW (2023) seek to add to […]
Uncategorized6 August 2023
2023 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Conference commences in the Hunter with record attendance
2023 Health, Safety, Environment & Community Conference commences in the Hunter with record attendance Hundreds of mining industry participants, technical experts, government and community representatives from across NSW will meet today in the Hunter as part of the annual NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Conference. A record number of attendees have registered […]
Uncategorized6 August 2023