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This page includes Fact Sheets on the following:

  • Mining and the Hunter Valley
  • National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER)
  • Energy Savings Scheme
  • Lead and the Hunter Valley: The Facts
  • Blasting
  • Cyanide
  • Dust
  • Energy and Greenhouse
  • Environmental Noise
  • Mineral Exploration and You
  • Water.

Please scroll down to view each Fact Sheet.

Mining and the Hunter Valley

The NSW Minerals Council, in conjunction with member companies, has prepared this Fact Sheet to outline the diversity of industry in the Hunter Valley, and the role of the minerals industry. Mining has coexisted with other industries such as agriculture and thoroughbred breeding for generations and will continue to do so. Click here to view this Fact Sheet on Mining and the Hunter Valley.

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER)

The NSW Minerals Council, in conjunction with member companies, has prepared this Fact Sheet to highlight some important things you need to know about the new National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) framework. This Fact Sheet is designed to raise awareness of the new requirements throughout your organisation, from Environmental Officers through to CEOs. Click here to view this Fact Sheet.

Energy Savings Scheme

The Energy Savings Scheme is a NSW Government initiative to encourage greater efficiency of electricity use in households, industry and commerce. The NSW Minerals Council has prepared this Fact Sheet to assist industry members who need to assess the scheme’s relevance and potential opportunities. Click here to view this Fact Sheet.

Lead and the Hunter Valley : The Facts

Lead is a heavy metal that can have serious health consequences. This is a concern for all communities, whether city or regional. To better understand the issue, the NSW Minerals Council and some coal mining operators in the Hunter Valley sought the expertise of specialist researchers to investigate the relationship between coal mining and lead levels in the Hunter. The studies found that sampled lead levels are well below national standards and there is no demonstrated lead-related health risk from coal mining in the Hunter Valley. Click here to view the facts on lead in the Hunter Valley.

Blasting

The NSW Minerals Council, in conjunction with member companies, has prepared this Fact Sheet to inform people of the potential impacts, how blasting activities are regulated and how they can be managed. Click here to view this Fact Sheet on blasting and the NSW Minerals Industry.

Cyanide

The Minerals Council of Australia has produced the following Fact Sheet on Cyanide and its use in the minerals industry. Click here to view this Fact Sheet.

Dust

The NSW Minerals Council, in association with NSW Health, has produced a dust Fact Sheet for local mining communities. Click here to view this Fact Sheet on mine dust.

Energy and Greenhouse

The NSW Minerals Council has developed a Fact Sheet outlining energy and greenhouse management in the NSW minerals industry. The Fact Sheet explains how energy is used in the industry and what the industry is doing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Click here to view this Fact Sheet on Energy and Greenhouse.

Environmental Noise

The NSW Minerals Council, in conjunction with member companies, has prepared this Fact Sheet to explain what may be experienced, how these activities are regulated and how they can be managed. Click here to view this Fact Sheet on Environmental Noise and the NSW Minerals Industry.

Mineral Exploration and You

The NSW Minerals Council, in conjunction with member companies, has prepared this Fact Sheet to assist landholders and their agents understand the laws relating to minerals exploration and mining titles and to explain how they can affect you and your property. Click here to view this Fact Sheet.

Water

The NSW Minerals Council has developed a Fact Sheet outlining water use in the NSW minerals industry. The Fact Sheet explains how water is used, how water is accessed and what the industry is doing to use water efficiently. Click here to view this Fact Sheet.

   



NSWMC Exploration Forum
Beyond the Rocks
Effective Community Engagement and Enironmental Management
13-14 March 2012

     
NSWMC OHS Conference 
Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley NSW

29 April-2 May 2012

Aus Coal Super



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