A Federal inquiry has recommended changing the tax status of activist groups claiming to be environmental charities while engaging in illegal activity.
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NSW supports the mining sector: survey
According to new research over two thirds of people in NSW support the mining industry, while 89% of people surveyed said a strong mining industry is important for the state’s future.
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Mining appealing to more students
There has been a jump in the number of industry scholarships offered in Wollongong as more students opt for the mining industry as their career choice.
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NSW mining spending down $2.3 billion
Spending by the mining industry in NSW has taken a considerable blow, down almost 17 per cent, or $2.3 billion year on year.
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NSW Minerals Council says lies about Watermark coal mine must end
The NSW Minerals Council says discussions around the approval of Shenhua’s Watermark coal mine have been dominated by “outlandish exaggerations” by people who oppose the mine.
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TAI attack lacks teeth as they lack credibility [opinion]
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee responds to a TAI piece highlighting what it calls failures of the NSWMC.
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A week of failure and opportunity for the NSW Minerals Council [opinion]
The Australia Institute's Rod Campbell focuses on the rise of coal port charges and a reaction to the mining industry's place in the recent Federal Budget.
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NSW miners have a wish list for the next state government
The NSW Minerals Council says the next state government needs to fix the planning system and restore confidence in NSW as a place to invest.
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Charity status for protest groups under threat
The NSW Minerals Council have launched a new attack on coal protesters, calling for the charity status of organisations like Lock the Gate to be revoked.
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Mining donates to keep Westpac Rescue choppers flying
The NSW Minerals Council has contributed $270,000 to Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
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China still hungry for NSW coal: report
China’s demand for NSW coal jumped 22 per cent over the last financial year.
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Woman becomes chair of NSW Minerals Council for first time
Northparkes mines managing director Stefanie Loader is the new chair of the NSW Minerals Council.
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NSW Premier promises to halve assessment time for mining projects
In a major shake-up of the state’s planning system, NSW Premier Mike Baird has vowed to halve the time it takes to approve major infrastructure projects.
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Mining companies spend $13.6 billion in NSW
According to a new survey, 22 mining companies in NSW spent more than $13.6 billion in the state during 2013/14.
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Australia Institute accused of ‘jumping the shark’ on coal
The NSW Minerals Council has accused The Australia Institute of ‘jumping the shark' over its latest paper on coal miners and energy poverty.
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Plague of greenies consuming mining jobs [opinion]
The NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee lays out how anti-coal protests are harming communities.
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If it looks like a mining subsidy and acts like a mining subsidy…[opinion]
The Australia Institute responds mineral and resources councils slamming its subsidy figures following the release of a review into TAI's subsidy report.
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NSW Minerals Council slams Australia Institute over job figures
The NSW Minerals Council has slammed The Australia Institute over incorrect figures relating to NSW mining projects.
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Mining lobby groups slam Australia Institute report as ‘sham’
The Queensland Resources Council and the NSW Minerals Council have slammed an anti-mining report by The Australia Institute, calling it a sham.
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Report claims coal miners using too much water in Hunter Valley
A new report claims mines in the Hunter Valley are having adverse impacts on ground water, adding to salinity, and threatening agricultural land.
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