economy

Almost everyone is connected to mining in some way, whether you live and work in a mining region, use government services supported by mining royalties, or through your shares and superannuation fund.

NSW is a resources State. We create jobs and generate money for the NSW economy – around 93,000 people directly employed, 325,000 indirectly and $1.2 billion a year in royalties to the State. That’s enough to fund 11,000 teachers in our schools or to construct two new hospitals and redevelop another every single year. (NSW Treasury 2010)

We deliver real benefits to our local communities and support local businesses like grocers, cafes, schools, electricians and service industries. We’re proud of our long history and excited about our future.

We’re passionate about our work and we care for our local communities. Our workers spend their wages in the towns and regional areas where they live.

We also invest in major State-building infrastructure like ports and railways that will deliver benefits for the people of NSW and other industries for many years to come.