22 August 2006: Students from towns across the Central West of NSW including Orange, Canowindra and Bathurst will receive funding to support their secondary and tertiary studies thanks to the NSW Minerals Council, Newcrest Cadia Valley Operations and Northparkes Mines. More.

07 August 2006: NSWMC has released its Rehabilitation Policy documenting the industry’s commitment to rehabilitation and case studies which illustrate the policy in practice. The policy outlines NSWMC members commitment to rehabilitation and sustainable development principles. More.

04 August 2006: The Minister for Mineral Resources, Ian Macdonald has responded to claims by Lee Rhiannon of the NSW Greens that the State Government has struck a 'secret deal' with BHP Billiton in relation to a coal exploration licence for the Caroona area in the State's northwest. More.