Overview
The NSW Minerals Industry Annual is comprehensive publication which analyses the states mineral industry and addresses market conditions.

It also examines the status of major mines and metal commodities and details new and potential project developments.

As such it is a key reference document for a wide range of influential decision makers in the minerals and associated industries.

The NSW Minerals Industry Annual will provide a tremendous marketing opportunity for any company wishing to brand and highlight themselves to the NSW Mining and Minerals industry.

Produced in A4 in full colour this quality publication will provide key stakeholders in the minerals industry with the latest information and statistical data on the minerals mining industry.

Advertiser Opportunities
This quality targeted publication affords a unique opportunity for Australasian companies to direct their brand and message to key decision makers.

The NSW Minerals Industry Annual is a well established member of the APRS mining and resource publications. Our publication portfolio includes:

• Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin
• Australasian Mining Review
• Australasian Mine Safety
• SA Mining and Petroleum Bi-Annual
• WA Mining and Petroleum Bi-Annual
• NSW DII Coal Industry Profile

Message from the Minister
Welcome to the NSW Minerals Industry Annual. The mining industry plays a vital role in the NSW economy, providing jobs in regional and rural areas and sustaining entire communities. In fact, the NSW minerals industry provides around 20,000 direct jobs and at least three times this number indirectly through related services and flow on industries. 

In the past financial year, the NSW minerals industry has experienced an upturn as a result of significantly higher coal and metallic mineral prices. NSW production of copper, coal and lead increased over the previous year, while gold and silver remained constant.

Strong global economic growth and supply constraints have driven mineral prices, with the value of NSW mineral production reaching around $11.7 billion in 2005-06. With coal and mineral prices continuing to remain firm in 2006-07, the outlook for the minerals industry in NSW remains very positive. The value of NSW mineral production for 2006-07 is forecast to further increase to over $12 billion. In particular, the value of metallic mineral production is forecast to increase by around $1 billion to over $3.7 billion. 

The NSW Government provides enormous incentives for explorers to invest in NSW through its seven year $30 million "Exploration NSW" and $8 million "New Frontiers" exploration initiatives. In fact, surveys carried out through the NSW Government's Exploration NSW initiative have meant that the state now has 80% coverage with high resolution airborne geophysical data, a critical information asset for the exploration industry.

The success of these programs is demonstrated by the record private-sector mineral exploration expenditures in NSW. In 2005-06, private mineral and petroleum exploration investment reached a record of more than $140 million. Forecasts for 2006-07 suggest private mineral and petroleum exploration in NSW will be about $190 million. 

The increase in coal and mineral prices has encouraged the development of several new coal, mineral and petroleum projects. This is borne out in new capital expenditure data for the NSW minerals industry, which reached a record $1.7 billion in 2005-06, the fourth consecutive year above $1 billion. 

Safety is another key priority for the NSW Government, which has set a goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries for the state's mining industry. New safety legislation will provide the platform for continued improvement. 

We are also working to enhance the environmental sustainability of our mining industries.

The NSW Government and industry are working together through partnerships on clean coal technologies to help curb greenhouse gas emissions, including technologies for the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide into safe geological storage sites. The NSW Government has a clear commitment to ensure our mining sectors continue to be safe, prosperous and sustainable well into the future.

The Hon Ian Macdonald
MINISTER FOR MINERAL RESOURCES

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APRS Profile
Since 1995 Australian Publishing Resource Service Pty Ltd (APRS) has developed a reputation as one of Australia's most successful specialty publishers of industry specific publications. We have a comprehensive knowledge of industries including Mining, Health, Environment, Independent Retirement, and Foreign Investment.

Our Experience
With a team of highly experienced corporate media executives who have many years of experience in all phases of publishing from editorial research to advertising strategies and distribution, we will assist companies to achieve the best results for their investment.

Our Operations
APRS has offices in Brisbane and Adelaide, staffed by fully qualified journalists and a pre-press department with graphic designers who have over 20 years of experience.

Our Commitment and Advantage
To produce prestigious well resourced publications and deliver to a targeted audience, achieving maximum exposure for advertisers. All APRS publications have a loyal readership.

Our Proven Success
Success is measured by the loyalty that APRS has established with long standing clients, many of whom now advertise in a number of publications to increase exposure in proven markets and develop new ones.