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Mining and heavy industries

Exploration and mining companies choose New South Wales (NSW) because of its large, diverse and rich mineral deposits, particularly coal.

NSW boasts large scale base-metal provinces, such as Broken Hill, as well as precious and poly-metallic provinces, such as Parkes, Cobar and New England.

Companies characterise NSW as a location with developed and easily accessible infrastructure, low average operating costs and a highly skilled pool of workers.

How we assist companies invest in the NSW resources sector

NSW Trade & Investment assists businesses that are contemplating significant new investment, whether establishing a new operation, relocating a business or expanding an existing business.

Services are delivered to businesses free-of-charge.

For mining companies that are looking to invest in NSW, the Department can provide:

introductions with local utility and infrastructure providers and advice on resources relevant infrastructure issues
information on current market opportunities and introductions to corporate advisory firms active in the NSW resources sector
introductions with industry networks, potential project partners and mining service providers
information and facilitation support through planning, exploration and mining licences, environmental and other regulatory applications
help short-list opportunities in New South Wales that suit the requirements of the investment
facilitate introductions to resources-specialist financiers.

For a full list of available services click here. Read more about mining resources in NSW.

Case study - Gujarat NRE

In 2010 Gujarat NRE announced that it planned to invest $500 million to support its current and future coal mining operations in the Illawarra.

Gujarat NRE Coking Coal, formerly known as Gujarat NRE Minerals, owns and operates two hard coking coal mines in the Illawarra which now produce about 1.3 million tonnes a year. This is expected to increase to about 6 million tonnes a year by 2014-15.

Gujarat NRE employs approximately 450 people.

Chairman of Gujarat NRE Arun Kumar Jagatramka said that the investment would be used to support and develop both mines, including opening up new areas in one of the mines, to extend longwall mining and to construct underground access roads.

"With this investment over four years we expect to create about 150 jobs, including some apprenticeships.

"The demand for coking coal in India is expected to double over the next 10 years, so we see a bright future for our operations in NSW.

"Gujarat NRE appreciates the work of the NSW Government and Austrade to help us establish and grow in NSW."

Single point of contact

NSW Trade & Investment is the NSW Government’s business development agency. The Department can introduce investors to appropriate contacts in other Government agencies.

For exploration and mining companies, the Department can arrange introductions to:

The Department of Primary Industries. Primary Industries has access to scientific research and geological information
PRIMEX, a specialised business unit in the Primary Industries Division. PRIMEX is a service provider that promotes primary industries overseas
NSW Department of Planning. This agency is responsible for land use assessments and approvals
local ports authorities, including Sydney Ports Authority, Newcastle Port Corporation and Port Kembla Port Corporation
Railcorp. This agency owns and maintains the metropolitan rail network and provides access to freight operators in the metropolitan area
NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water. This Department oversees environmental and contamination issues on development sites.

Further information

NSW Growth Industry Profile - Mining and Resources
Information and statistics on the mining and resources sector in NSW.

Profiling Innovative NSW Technologies - Mining
A directory profiling 35 NSW companies that are delivering innovative technology solutions for the mining sector.

Lithgow Minerals and Industry Park
The NSW Government has established the park to encourage investment in a range of minerals.

Minerals and Energy Division - Department of Trade and Investment
Information on how Industry and Investment NSW supports profitable and sustainable development of primary industries in New South Wales

PRIMEX - Department of Trade and Investment
Information on how the NSW Government promotes the primary industries sector to international investors.