Updated 20 July, 2021
Health and safety is the NSW mining industry’s number one priority. Our industry has implemented strict COVID-19 Protocols to help our mining workforce, mining families and regional communities stay safe during this challenging time.
Our industry is working closely with the NSW and Commonwealth Governments, as well as regulators and other resource industry associations, to minimise the risk of COVID-19 in mining communities.
Mining operations have implemented extensive workforce protection measures, in line with advice from NSW Health.
In addition to this, the NSW mining industry maintains strict monitoring of on-site personnel, including mandatory sign-in upon site entry.
Our industry is assessing and strengthening its policies in response to recent outbreaks.
The NSW mining industry has endorsed the National Protocols set out by the Minerals Council of Australia. These protocols have been developed by industry leaders in accordance with public health advice, and formalise many of the longstanding workplace health and safety protocols in place in NSW.
Our approach is in line with the determination of National Cabinet and the NSW Government to sustain our economy and keep Australians in work, by supporting the strong health response to COVID-19.
If you have any questions about COVID-19 or our industry’s response to the global health pandemic, please contact us info@nswmining.com.au.
>> Visit the MCA’s dedicated information page on COVID-19 for the Australian Mining industry
>> Download the MCA's National COVID-19 Protocols
>> Download the MCA's National COVID-19 Protocols Supporting Guidance
The NSW mining industry supports the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy. While vaccination is voluntary, all workers are strongly encouraged to register for vaccination at the earliest opportunity.
Through the Minerals Council of Australia and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, our sector has developed a position statement outlining the mining industry’s role in facilitating vaccination.
The NSW mining industry is acutely aware of its responsibility to support regional communities through the current economic downturn. Our sector directly employs around 40,000 people in NSW, and we support the jobs of thousands more people in over 7,800 NSW businesses that supply goods and services to our mines.
Ensuring our mines continue to operate under strict health and safety protocols helps support these supplier businesses to continue operating too.
To find out more about how our industry is supporting our communities, please visit our COVID-19 Community Information page.
>> Visit the Minerals Council of Australia’s COVID-19 information portal
>> Visit the NSW Government COVID-19 portal
>> Visit the NSW Health COVID-19 website