2010 NSW Minerals Council Media Releases
New air monitors provide real time information to the local community 9 December
The Upper Hunter community will be able to access credible, reliable and relevant information about the region’s air quality, in real time and available online twenty-four hours a day, as the first two monitoring stations go live in Singleton and Muswellbrook today...
New figures show importance of minerals sector in NSW 8 December
The NSW minerals industry is making a growing contribution to communities across the State with thousands of new jobs created and almost $1 billion dollars in royalties returned to the people of NSW in 12 months, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Statement on mine safety and underground dust monitoring 2 December
NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams today said that the health and safety of the State’s miners was and always would be the industry’s top priority...
Mining industry leaders gather for top-level safety summit 25 November
The NSW minerals industry will never waver in its resolve to achieve ‘zero harm’ in the workplace, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Statement on Pike River mine tragedy in New Zealand 24 November
This is a truly terrible day for the Greymouth community and the people of New Zealand...
Inaugural exploration forum centres on communities 9 November
Minerals explorers must continue to minimise their impact on the environment and improve their relationships in the community, NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Sue-Ern Tan said today...
Safety figures show an improving performance in NSW mining 4 November
The latest mine safety figures for NSW show that the performance of the State’s minerals industry continues to improve, NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Sue-Ern Tan said...
Calls for moratorium like using a sledge hammer to crack a walnut 26 October
The call for a moratorium on all mining from the NSW Farmers Association is irresponsible, ill-informed and will do untold damage to the State’s economy and regional communities, NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Sue-Ern Tan said today...
NSW a roadblock to reform on OHS harmonisation 14 October
NSW Government policy is acting as a ‘roadblock to reform’ in the historic national OHS harmonisation process, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today. Dr Williams said that whilst the national reform agenda was a giant leap forward for safety and productivity, the stance taken in NSW resembled two giant steps back.
Minerals industry rewards innovation in environment & community 21 September
NSW Minerals Council Environment & Community Conference – Excellence Awards
Rio Tinto Coal & Allied has been awarded top prize at the 2010 minerals industry excellence awards for improving access to jobs, education and training for the Indigenous community in the Upper Hunter...
New industry Code of Practice to help protect Aboriginal objects 20 September
NSW Minerals Council Environment & Community Conference Theme: ‘Mining under the Microscope’
The NSW minerals industry is demonstrating its commitment to the State’s Aboriginal heritage by publishing a new Code of Practice, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
New exploration handbook to promote leading practice in NSW 20 September
NSW Minerals Council Environment & Community Conference Theme: ‘Mining under the Microscope’
A new handbook developed by the minerals industry will promote leading practice for explorers across the State, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today. ..
Minerals industry challenged to think and do things differently 20 September
NSW Minerals Council Environment & Community Conference Theme: ‘Mining under the Microscope’
NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams will today throw down the gauntlet to the minerals sector, challenging them to act together as an industry to respond to concerns about the impacts of mining...
Three local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 9 September
Three Illawarra schools have been awarded a total of $3,000 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Eight local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 9 September
Eight schools in the Macarthur region have been awarded a total of $5,500 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Statement on NSW Cabinet re-shuffle 3 September
NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams today said that she hoped the latest Cabinet re-shuffle was the last before the State election.
Namoi Catchment Water Study can now begin 1 September
The NSW Minerals Council today welcomed the appointment of an independent expert so that the Namoi Catchment Water Study finally can begin.
Six local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 19 August
Six Parkes Shire schools are being awarded a total of $3,000 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Illawarra and Macarthur students get a helping hand into their dream career 9 August
Eight students from the Illawarra and Macarthur with dreams of pursuing successful careers in the mining industry have been awarded scholarships under the Minerals Education Bursary Scheme (MEBS)...
Hunter students get a helping hand into their dream career 9 August
Ten students from the Hunter Valley with dreams of pursuing successful careers in the mining industry have been awarded scholarships under the Minerals Education Bursary Scheme (MEBS)...
Central West students get a helping hand into their dream career 9 August
Sixteen students from the Central West region with dreams of pursuing successful careers in the mining industry have been awarded scholarships under the Minerals Education Bursary Scheme (MEBS)...
Mining industry helps to keep Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service ‘angels’ flying 4 August
The mining industry is continuing its support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service with a $1 million donation to help fit out a new aircraft for the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions.
Five local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 29 July
Five Singleton school have been awarded a total of $5,000 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Three local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 29 July
Three Muswellbrook schools have been awarded a total of $1,500 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
NSW MRRT revenue - $2 million down and $1.998 billion to go 29 July
The Federal Government needs to explain how much revenue from the Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) will be invested in infrastructure projects in NSW mining regions, NSW Minerals Council CEO Nikki Williams said today.
Statement on mining reports and NSW Government response 13 July
The NSW Minerals Council today welcomed a new ‘whole-of-government’ approach to coal mining announced by the State Government. A Sub-Committee of Cabinet will be established specifically to consider mining issues and to develop a strategic plan for coal mining by the end of the year...
Governments missing in action on MRRT infrastructure funding for NSW 7 July
State and Federal governments appear to be ‘missing in action’ as the NSW Minerals Council leads calls for a fair share of the regional infrastructure fund from the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) for NSW...
MRRT good news, but now NSW needs its fair share for mining communities 2 July
The progress on plans for a new tax on mining means more certainty for business in NSW but the State’s mining communities should now get their fair share of infrastructure funding...
Minerals Coucil of Australia statement on Minerals Resources Rent Tax (MRRT) 2 July
Today’s proposal on a new Minerals Resource Rent Tax stands to deliver a positive outcome for Australia and its minerals industry...
Time for genuine negotiation on tax reform 24 June
The NSW mining industry welcomes the opportunity for genuine negotiation on tax reform, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Cooperation vital to a bright future for the Hunter 18 June
The NSW Minerals Council is calling on governments, business and the community to work together to plan for a bright future for the Hunter...
Eleven local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 17 June
Eleven schools from the Central West have been awarded $5,500 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Three local schools go green through EnviroSmart program 17 June
Three schools from Gloucester have been awarded $1,500 in grants for their commitment to the environment and to encourage and inspire environmental sustainability in the future...
Lost investment in aluminium a dark day for the Hunter 11 June
NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Ms Sue-Ern Tan said today was a dark day for the Hunter, as $4.6 billion worth of investment in the aluminium industry was pulled out of the region...
Don’t underestimate RSPT impact on future NSW Budgets 10 June
The impact of the proposed Resources Super Profits Tax on future State Budgets in NSW should not be underestimated, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Mining digs NSW out of deficit 8 June
Rocketing royalty payments from the mining industry will dig the NSW Budget out of deficit and push it into surplus, helping to provide key services such as schools, police and hospitals...
NSW to wither under the impacts of new mining tax 2 June
A new report by KPMG highlights the risk to the future of the NSW mining industry posed by the Federal Government’s proposed Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT).
Dungog Film Festival brings huge cultural and economic benefits to Hunter region 31 May
NSW Mining CEO Dr Nikki Williams said that supporting the Dungog Film Festival had delivered huge benefits for the Shire and the broader Hunter region...
NSW Budget must focus on business competitiveness and investment 26 May
“Grow don’t gouge” is the message from the NSW Minerals Council ahead of the 2010 NSW State Budget, CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today.
Statement on Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Land Access) Bill 2010 20 May
Exploration can continue in NSW under a commonsense framework after the NSW Parliament passed the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Land Access) Bill 2010, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Government pitting industries against one another is a risky business 14 May
The Government’s intent to amend the Mining State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP), following the rejection of the Bickham mine proposal, is heavy handed and sets a dangerous precedent in NSW...
Resources: Digging Australia out of Budget deficit 12 May
The mining industry is digging Australia out of a huge Budget deficit, NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Sue-Ern Tan said today...
Land Access Bill does not remove landowner rights or environmental protections 10 May
Improvements to a law governing exploration will simplify land access arrangements and secure the future of the $200 million NSW exploration industry, without removing any landowner rights or environmental protections...
People say tax on mining risks recovery 10 May
A new poll indicates many Australians are deeply concerned about the impact of the new Resource Super Profits Tax on the nation’s recovery from the Global Financial Crisis...
NSW Minerals Council welcomes decision on State mining royalties 6 May
The NSW Minerals Council today welcomed the NSW Government’s commonsense decision to leave mining royalties at their current rate...
NSW Minerals Council issues open letter to MPs on land access 6 May
The NSW Minerals Council is urging members of the NSW Legislative Council to support important legislation that will simplify land access arrangements for landholders and explorers....
Centennial Coal takes out Health and Safety Innovation Award for second year running
NSW Premier presents awards at NSW Minerals Council OHS Conference 3 May
A new machine that has eliminated manual handling injuries at an underground mine in the Hunter Valley has won this year’s NSW Minerals Council Health and Safety Innovation Award...
Announcement: NSW mining industry to build OHS Champions for safer and healthier mines 3 May
The NSW minerals industry today took another huge step towards a world-leading health and safety culture with plans for building OHS Champions at every level of the industry...
NSW Minerals Council on Henry Tax Review 2 May
NSW could go from a so called two speed economy to a no speed economy under the Federal Government's plan for a new 40 per cent super mining tax on the biggest export earner in the State...
NSW Mining Industry Comes Together to Crack the Safety Code 30 April
More than 450 miners from around NSW will come together in the Hunter Valley this weekend for the annual NSW Minerals Industry OHS Conference, hosted by the NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) at Cypress Lakes Resort from 3-5 May...
Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Land Access) Bill 2010 21 April
The NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) has been surprised at the inaccuracy of some of the commentary in media and the Lower House today about the mining industry in NSW and the nature of the proposed Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Land Access) Bill 2010...
NSW Farmers Association Confused about Supreme Court Case 15 April
The NSW Farmers' Association is clearly in some disarray as its members try to understand the true implications of a recent Supreme Court Decision on Land Access Agreements said Dr Nikki Williams, CEO of the NSW Minerals Council...
Statement on Four Corners Program 'Dirty Business' 13 April
The mining industry takes concerns about the potential health impacts of mining very seriously. Monday night’s Four Corners program examined some of these concerns in detail...
Mining and Resources sector committed to Namoi Water Study 26 March
The mining and resources sector is rock solid in its commitment to the Namoi Water Study, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today.
Tony Windsor MP offered a briefing on exploration and mining 22 March
The NSW Minerals Council today offered New England MP Tony Windsor a briefing on exploration and mining processes...
Mining industry takes part in Mudgee's Coal Discussion Day 19 March
The mining industry is a key player in the local economy and will continue to support local families and businesses, NSW Minerals Council Deputy CEO Sue-Ern Tan said today...
Response to Sydney Morning Herald article 'Life in the shadow of coal central' 19 March
The mining industry is working in partnership with the NSW government and the community to learn more about air quality in the Hunter, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Lee Rhiannon out of touch with regional NSW: A response to Greens anti-mining campaign 17 March
NSW Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon proved she was out of touch with regional NSW today by calling on the Government to “put the brakes” on jobs growth in the coal industry, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Response to Sydney Morning Herald story 'Counting the cost of the new black magic bonanza' 17 March
The mining industry is committed to innovation and promoting leading practice to reduce its impact on the environment, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
Response to incorrect claims on land access agreements 15 March
NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams today said that landholders had every right to feel confused after a series of misleading claims about the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision on land access agreements for exploration....
Supreme court decision to effectively stop exploration and make it impossible to do business in NSW 10 March
NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams today said Friday's Supreme Court decision on land access agreements would effectively stop exploration and make it impossible to do business in NSW...
Fairer return of GST revenue a win for NSW 26 February
A community campaign - supported by the NSW Minerals Council - has helped see a fairer return of GST revenue to NSW...
More praise for NSWMC OHS Innovation Award 2009 finalist, Xstrata's Bulga Coal and its ‘Cash for Fat’ health initiative 24 February
Greens overlook inconvenient facts in their anti-mining scare campaign 23 February
The NSW Greens will say or do whatever it takes to get a headline in their anti-mining scare campaign, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
NSW Mining gearing up for the 4th Dungog Film Festival 8 February
The 4th Dungog Film Festival will bring cutting edge culture to the Hunter region and generate new opportunities for the local economy, NSW Minerals Council CEO Dr Nikki Williams said today...
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