June 15, 2017
Today’s visit by the NSW Cabinet to Singleton is an excellent opportunity to highlight the ongoing importance of mining to the region, the resilience of the industry, and the ongoing infrastructure needs of the Upper Hunter.
May 29, 2017
Everyone has a right to protest, but it should be done safely and within the law.
Today Greenpeace activists have put themselves and others in danger by illegally trespassing at the Port of Newcastle. Those responsible have also wasted the time and resources of Police and Emergency Services.
May 19, 2017
Today’s announcement by the NSW Government of $50 million in additional funding for the Resources for Regions program will be welcomed by mining communities across the State and shows the Government is listening to councils in mining regions on the need for more support for local infrastructure improvements.
May 15, 2017
The NSW Minerals Council 2017/18 Budget Submission outlines nine priorities to promote economic development, support mining communities, and lock in the gains made during the recent recovery in commodity prices. This includes a 12 month moratorium on further regulatory change for the sector, more public infrastructure funding for mining communities, support for exploration activity, and delivering on commitments made to streamline fees and levies and implement planning reforms.
May 11, 2017
Over 100 explorers, geologists, industry professionals and government representatives attended the 2017 NSW Mining Exploration Forum.
May 04, 2017
Rugby League fans will again be able to cheer on two great teams - the Newcastle Knights and NSW miners - at the popular Voice for Mining Family Day at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 2.
April 27, 2017
THERE’S an episode of the US sitcom Happy Days where the Fonz can’t bring himself to use the word “sorry”. He gets out the first few letters, but is just unable to say the whole word.
April 27, 2017
Compliance, community engagement and environmental management will be at the forefront of this year’s NSW Minerals Council Mining Exploration Forum.
April 24, 2017
The Australia Institute (TAI) seem confused as to whether they support coal mining in NSW or not.