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The Australian Minerals Industry and the Australian Economy

The Australian Minerals Industry is defined as covering the exploration and mining of minerals and the associated minerals processing industry.

Occupational Health & Safety Fact Sheet

Read about MCA's position on Occupational Health and Safety in the minerals industry.

Enduring Value and Fundamental Human Rights

Through their commitment to Enduring Value, MCA members and other leading companies commit to upholding fundamental human rights and respecting cultures, customs and values in their dealings with employees and others affected by their activities.

Minerals Council of Australia Submission: India-Australia Free Trade Agreement Feasibility Study

Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Australian minerals sector strongly supports the negotiation of a free trade agreement with India.

Australia's Workplace Relations System and the Australian Minerals Industry - Fact Sheet

MCA News


DateTitle
29/06/2009 Media Release: Interim review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
Statement by Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia
29/06/2009 Media Release: Passage of US climate legislation underlines need for major changes to the carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (cprs).
Statement by Minerals Council of Australia Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Hooke
22/06/2009 Media Release: Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) - Senate should set scheme aside
Statement by Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia
04/06/2009 Media Release: Victorian Native Title Settlement Framework
Statement from Chris Fraser, Executive Director, Minerals Council of Australia – Victorian Division
28/05/2009 Media Release: Government and mining industry join forces to help close the gap.
Julia Gillard Mp, Deputy Prime Minister - Jenny Macklin Mp, Minister For Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Martin Ferguson Mp, Minister For Resources And Energy - Brendan O’connor Mp, Minister For Employment Participation
26/05/2009 Media Release: Infrastructure blueprint for recovery and prosperity
Statement by Mitchell H. Hooke, Chief Executive Officer Minerals Council of Australia
21/05/2009 Media Release: 23,510 jobs lost in the minerals industry by 2020 under Emissions Scheme
Embargoed 12.01am, 22 May 2009
21/05/2009 Report: Concept Economics
The employment effects in the Australian minerals industry from the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme in Australia.
19/05/2009 Media Release: Minerals Council of Australia welcomes commitment to continued OH&S reform
Statement by Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia
19/05/2009 Minerals Council of Australia supports uniform OH&S laws: Governments must continue health and safety reform
Statement by Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia

Resources


Climate Change and Emissions Trading Climate Change and Emissions Trading
The MCA supports a measured transition to a low emissions economy.
> Download related documents
Mining Careers website MiningCareers.com
Gain access to specialist training and the latest tools that come from working in one of the world's most technologically advanced industries.
> Visit MiningCareers.com today!
Minerals Week 2009 The Vision 2020 Project
The Vision 2020 Project is aimed at creating a blueprint for the future development of the Australia minerals industry and to identify appropriate policies and strategies.
> More about the Vision 2020 Project
Mou signing Memorandum of Understanding
The Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) have agreed on an innovative partnership that represents another major step towards closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage.
> More about the MoU
 

About the Australian Minerals Industry


The Australian minerals sector's approach to sustainable development ...


The minerals industry recognises that its past success and future prosperity is dependent on a sound and expanding national economy, an educated and cohesive society and a sustainable natural environment.

For this reason, the minerals sector supports public policy settings aimed at the following objectives:

> sustainable economic growth characterised by low inflation, low interest rates, fiscal prudence, and a skilled and productive workforce;

> a sound, fair and stable society, where effort is encouraged and rewarded and a helping hand extended to those in need; and

> a sustainable natural environment, reflecting national consistency and balance in policy settings.

Read more about the Australian minerals industry.

MCA Events


DateTitle
26-30 Oct 2009 SD09 - Sustainable Development Conference
Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
17-18 Sept 2009 MCA’s Biennial Tax Conference – Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne Hotel - 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
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