NSW Mining extends NRLW partnership with the Newcastle Knights

The NSW Minerals Council and the Newcastle Knights have signed a new agreement that will see the mining industry continue as a major sponsor of the NRLW premiers for two more years.

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2023 NSW Women in Mining Awards

Bianca Newcombe, owner and principal metallurgist of Orange-based business OptiFroth Solutions, has been named the Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining for 2023.

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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.

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New mining tax won’t reduce energy prices

The Federal Government is considering a tax on coal exports in response to high electricity prices. However, a new tax on coal exports is a bad idea that won’t work. 

The facts about taxes paid by mining companies

Power privatisations have made energy policy harder

With the cost of living a key issue for voters, and a state election approaching, the NSW Government recently decided upon a sudden market intervention. A price cap was imposed on all coal sold to NSW power stations in an attempt to reduce power bills.

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Mining responsibly - for today and tomorrow

Our industry has changed a lot since Lyndsay started working in mining. In not just how we mine, but what we mine. Our high-quality, low-emissions coal is used for energy and to create steel. We’re also mining the metals of the future - like gold, copper, and zinc.

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NSW now more attractive for mining investment - but more progress needed

The release of the Fraser Institute’s Annual Mining Survey shows that NSW has improved its ranking as an attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, however it’s clear more needs to be done as domestic and international competitors continue to outperform our state.

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NSW mining companies inject $14.9 billion into NSW economy in 2019-2020

The NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member company Expenditure Survey found the 27 participating mining companies directly injected $14.9 billion into the NSW economy in 2019-20, while supporting tens of thousands of jobs and generating billions in additional spending across NSW, particularly in regional communities.

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Good for Jobs. Good for NSW.

There are more than 40,000 people working in mining jobs across NSW. And there are thousands more working in businesses that supply our mines and benefit from mining too. In places like Campbeltown, Penrith, Castle Hill, Sutherland Shire and St Leonards in Sydney. 

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News

23 November 2023

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Port of Newcastle Protest - Statement from CEO

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18 September 2023

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Mining Communities to Carry Unfair Burden of Budget Repair | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee 

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05 September 2023

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Increase in NSW Coal Royalty Rates | Statement from NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee

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Latest Events

18 August 2024

Voice for Mining Family Day 2024

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Join the Voice for Mining network

Support a strong mining industry and the contribution of mining families across NSW

  • There are 40,000 people working in our mines. 
  • Our mines pay around 2 billion a year in royalties to the NSW Government to help fund nurses, teachers and police on our streets.
  • our mining families are the lifeblood of regional communities, working with farmers, teachers, tradies, people in manufacturing, services and other industries.
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Past Events

2023 NSW Mining HSEC Conference and Awards

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Australian Critical Minerals Conference

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