21 December 2005: Upper Hunter Report reflects high approval standards for new mining projects. More.

14 December 2005: NSW Government announces $65 million plan to feed waste coal into Bayswater power station near Muswellbrook. More.

12 December 2005: NSW Minerals Council supports Government exploration initiatives. More.

07 December 2005: The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics release the September issue of Australian Mineral Statistics showing mineral export earnings continuing to rise. More.

07 December 2005: Minerals Council of Australia releases the 2005 Minerals Industry Survey. Report. Media Release.