Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group won the NSW Mining Safety Excellence Award this week for developing the Safety Culture Score (SCS) 🏆 The SCS integrates lead safety indicators across four key dimensions—Environment, Practices, People, and Leadership. Since implementation, the SCS has helped NCIG reduce incidents by 34% and recorded injuries by 50%. The framework offers a standardised approach that can be replicated across the industry. NCIG CEO Aaron Johansen spoke to us at the Awards, prais

Mining: Helping to keep the community safe and the NSW economy moving during COVID-19. | NSW Mining

The NSW government has introduced legislation to change about 40 state laws in a move to deal with the coronavirus and its economic impacts. Story: https://7news.link/3fLtv4z #Coronavirus #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Abortion is a step closer to becoming decriminalised in NSW after the Upper House passed the controversial bill 26 votes to 14 following a lengthy debate. MPs agreed to amendments, meaning the bill will return to the lower house before it becomes law. More: 7news.link/Rl0lSn #nswpol #TheLatest #7NEWS | 7NEWS Australia

How long does it take for the land in NSW to be rehabilitated after mining? You may be surprised to hear it starts way back before the first bit of coal is even mined! At Mount Pleasant Mine in NSW there's still a few years of progressive rehab to go, which just shows how much care and detail will continue long after mining stops to ensure the land is rehabilitated. NSW Mining member companies gladly undertake mine rehabilitation efforts in accordance with strict environmental laws. | NSW Mining

Congratulations to finalist, Bengalla for their outstanding entry in the Environmental Excellence category at the NSW Minerals Council's Health, Safety, Environment and Community Awards. Their project shows how world class mining rehabilitation is possible using the right techniques. | NSW Mining