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NSW Budget good for mining as sector delivers record royalties
Today’s NSW State Budget confirms mining continues to deliver for the people of NSW, with minerals royalties expected to deliver record revenues in 2022-23. The Budget also includes a range of welcome initiatives that will help foster a strong mining sector into the future and support mining communities. The Budget includes an estimated all-time high […]
Economy21 June 2022
BHP Mt Arthur Announcement | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
BHP Mt Arthur Announcement Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee After two years of speculation, today’s announcement by BHP regarding the future of the Mt Arthur operation provides certainty for workers and local communities and a pathway towards significant potential post-mining opportunities at the site. BHP’s intention to seek a four-year extension to […]
Economy16 June 2022
Special anniversary edition of the hi-vis mining jersey to celebrate 10 years together
The NSW Minerals Council and the Newcastle Knights have signed a new agreement for the mining industry to continue as a major sponsor of the NRL club for three more years. And players will wear a special anniversary edition of the now-famous hi-vis mining jersey in 2022 to mark 10 years together. Since 2013 the […]
Uncategorized1 June 2022
Jobs and royalties boost as Aurelia Metals Peak copper mine extension is approved
Mining is a key contributor to the local economy of regional communities right across NSW, including Cobar and surrounds. The metals mining industry, in particular, is deeply intertwined with the history and development of so many communities in the Central West and Far West of NSW. Now, with the rapid development of new technology, there […]
Economy16 May 2022
NSW Mining’s Decade of Delivering | Member companies pump $122 billion into NSW economy over last 10 years
New analysis by the NSW Minerals Council has found our mining member companies directly injected over $122 billion into the NSW economy over the last decade, creating tens of thousands of jobs and supporting thousands of local businesses across the State. The analysis of the last decade’s figures also shows that our mining member companies […]
Economy11 May 2022
Latest research finds record mining jobs for Northern NSW in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported a record number of mining jobs and maintained high levels of direct spending in Northern NSW region during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the region’s economy at a time when it was most needed. […]
Economy7 April 2022
Contribution of mining to Northwestern NSW remains strong in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported thousands of mining jobs and maintained high levels of direct spending in the Northwestern region during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the region’s economy at a time when it was most needed. The Survey […]
Economy7 April 2022
Latest data shows strong contribution of mining to Illawarra in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported nearly 2000 mining jobs, over 400 local businesses, and maintained high levels of overall spending in the Illawarra during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the region’s economy at a time when it was most […]
Economy6 April 2022
Latest data finds record mining jobs and spending in Central West in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported a record of over 5,500 mining jobs, maintained direct spending of over a billion dollars, and supported nearly 1000 businesses in the region during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the Central West economy at […]
Economy6 April 2022
Latest data finds record mining jobs for Far West NSW in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported over a thousand mining jobs and maintained high levels of spending in the Far West of NSW during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the region’s economy at a time when it was most needed. […]
Economy6 April 2022
Contribution of mining to Hunter remains strong in 2020-21
The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual Member Expenditure Survey has found that in the last financial year 28 participating NSW mining companies supported thousands of mining jobs and maintained high levels of direct spending in the Hunter during the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the region’s economy at a time when it was most needed. The Survey […]
Uncategorized30 March 2022