Mining is an essential part of the social and economic fabric of regional NSW

In NSW, electricity generated from high-quality thermal coal helps us heat and cool our homes, keep the lights on, prepare and preserve the food we eat, and supply us with fresh drinking water. Thermal coal provides a stable and affordable energy supply to keep NSW businesses thriving every day.

NSW has a growing minerals mining sector with world-class deposits of gold, copper, silver, nickel, lead, zinc, cobalt and more.

The industry provides well-paid and secure employment, education and training to school leavers, apprentices and graduates. Mining in NSW supports over 30,000 full-time equivalent jobs,  with average salaries across the sector of $144,450. 

Indirectly, the NSW mining industry contributes to a workforce of more than 180,000 people, which is the equivalent of almost one in every 20 jobs across the state. And importantly, almost 7,000 local businesses derive at least part of their income from mining each year.

Visit nswmining.com.au if you’d like to learn more about mining in NSW.