Minerals Council of Australia news
Better environmental regulation to support more regional jobs and faster mining project approvals
The Minerals Council of Australia has stated that reforms are needed to unlock minerals investment, support jobs and strengthen communities, all while boosting environmental protection.
MCA submits comment on Draft National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife
This submission is supported by and was developed in consultation with The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, the Queensland Resources Council and the New South Wales Minerals Council.
MCA supports strong action to address climate change
The Minerals Council of Australia is developing a Climate Action Plan, which will complement the already strong commitment by MCA members to act on climate change.
Reinforcing Australia’s global leadership on tailings safety
The Minerals Council of Australia will support the new mine tailings safety communique, with a programme of training, research and governance actions currently in development.
Investment in Australian mining continues to grow
Growing investment by mining is helping to secure Australia’s long-term prosperity.
Strong partnerships will help attract and retain women in the mining workforce
Strong partnerships are crucial to advance diversity and inclusion in the Australian mining and resources sector.
Australian mining sets new trade record
In May, Australia’s resources sector generated a record high AUS$24.9 billion in export earnings for the nation.
Personal income tax cuts boost regional communities and minerals workforce, states MCA
The MCA also encourages the government to continue the process of business tax reform.
Australian mining is not subsidised by taxpayers, confirms MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia has agreed with the Productivity Commission’s independent Trade and Assistance Review 2017-2018 which refuted the claim that Australian mining is subsidised by taxpayers.
Economic reform essential to jobs and investment in Australian mining, says MCA
A welcome wave of reform signalled by the Prime Minister on 24 June has the potential to unlock up to AUS$170 billion of resources investment in Australia.