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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| 02/02/2010 | Media Release: Coalition climate change policy Statement from Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia |
| 29/01/2010 | MCA - Victorian Division Submission to the Department of Primary Industries on the State Services Authority Report: Review of The Office of the Mining Warden |
| 21/12/2009 | Media Release: One step forward: Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Statement from Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia |
| 3/12/2009 | MCA - NT Division Media Release: Territory 2030 Strategic Plan Statement by Scott Perkins, Executive Director, Minerals Council of Australia, Northern Territory Division |
| 2/12/2009 | Defeat of Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Time to get the design right. Statement from Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia |
| 24/11/2009 | CPRS deal - a $114 billion gamble on a global climate deal at Copenhagen Statement from Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia |
| 19/11/2009 | CPRS revenue forecasts based on flawed assumptions: new report Statement from Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia |
| 10/11/2009 | Opinion Piece: Mitchell Hooke, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia Emissions plan a meal unfit for human consumption |
| 10/11/2009 | Media Release: Minerals Council of Australia Submission to Safe Work Australia |
| 09/11/2009 | Media Release: Minerals Council of Australia Submission to Skills Australia: Workforce Futures |
| 26/10/2009 | Media Release: Minerals Council of Australia Victorian Division Oscar 1 wins 4th Victorian Surface Mine Rescue Competition |
| 26/10/2009 | Media Release: Australia's CPRS, even if amended, will still be world's toughest Statement from 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 CPRS... There's a better way > Visit the website |
Fair Work TrainingThe Australian Mines & Metals Association, together with the MCA, is offering complimentary online training, webinars and consultancy services to help members implement the Fair Work Act. > More about the AMMA-MCA Program |
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 |
Community Relations ScholarshipThe Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) have partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop a postgraduate program in Community Relations for the resources sector. > More about the Community Relations Scholarship |
> 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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| 2-3 June 2010 | Minerals Week 2010 Canberra ACT |
| 11-15 Oct 2010 | Sustainable Development Conference 2010 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Western Australia |