29 September 2006: The NSW mining industry has continued to deliver crucial new investment in regional areas according to a new industry report released today. The second annual NSW Minerals Council State of the Industry 06 Report reveals the minerals industry has grown by around $2 billion in the past year to an estimated $11 billion for 2005-06 and continues to support in excess of 20,000 jobs, primarily in regional areas. More. Report.

26 September 2006:  NSW Minister for Mineral Resources, Ian Macdonald said, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, NSW has reached a record level of investment in exploration, particularly for coal, copper, gold and zinc. More.

15 September 2006: NSW miners will benefit from pioneering virtual-reality technology, launched at the Newcastle Mines Rescue Station today. More.

11 September 2006: Community Engagement Handbook, Towards Stronger Community Relationships launched at NSWMC Environment & Community Conference 2006 "Face Up", by The Hon Ian Macdonald MLC, NSW Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources. More.

11 September 2006: NSW Minerals Resources Minister Ian Macdonald has congratulated the winners of the inaugural NSWMC Environment & Community Excellence Awards. More.

10 September 2006: Barrick Gold and Xstrata Coal were announced as the winners of the inaugural Excellence Awards for environmental management and community engagement at ‘Face Up’, the 2006 NSWMC Environment & Community Conference, held in Wollongong. Barrick won the award for community engagement, as well as the People’s Choice award, while Xstrata Coal won the environmental management honour. More.