The Australian Minerals Industry is defined as covering the exploration and mining of minerals and the associated minerals processing industry.
Read about MCA's position on Occupational Health and Safety in the minerals industry.
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.
Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Australian minerals sector strongly supports the negotiation of a free trade agreement with India.
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| 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 |
Climate Change and Emissions TradingThe MCA supports a measured transition to a low emissions economy. > Download related documents |
MiningCareers.comGain 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! |
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 |
Memorandum of UnderstandingThe 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 |
> 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.
| Date | Title |
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| 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 |