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Bowen Basin Mining Club launches expansion to the Hunter

04 March 2025 | BBMC News

The New South Wales mining industry is heading into an exciting new era, as a successful industry networking organisation expands its reach to the Hunter with an inaugural event set for May 14 in Singleton.

The Hunter Mining Club launches today to join sister organisation the Bowen Basin Mining Club as a dedicated mining and resources community for the region in which it operates. Led by Jodie Currie, the Hunter Mining Club will open the communications pipeline between mining industry producers and the small to medium sized businesses that support the industry.

Ms Currie says that the Hunter Mining Club will forge a unique place in the industry, with a mandate to support the businesses who support mining, loud and proud.

“With over 15 years of experience in Queensland’s Bowen Basin committed to the mining and resources sector, we’ve seen first-hand the difference that networking and relationships can make to industry businesses. The mining industry is one that thrives on face-to-face relationship-building, and there’s no better opportunity for that than at a Hunter Mining Club Luncheon event.”

“Advocacy for the mining industry starts with information, and we bring that information, first-hand, to businesses over a hassle-free luncheon paired with networking opportunities. Guest speakers are leadership and procurement executives from producers and major contractors, bringing first-hand updates and advice, and are always keen to meet attendees personally. Ultimately, our goal is to bring the same sense of community, camaraderie, and collaboration between projects that has been such a hallmark of the Bowen Basin Mining Club.”

The launch of the Hunter Mining Club is already strongly supported by foundation sponsors Thiess, Mastermyne, AAMG and Coxons Group, as well as having the strategic backing of the NSW Minerals Council. NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee says the initiative of the HMC will be very positive for the Hunter and surrounding regions in advocating for the region’s established coal industry and the businesses who support it.

“The Hunter Mining Club will help highlight the enormous contribution of the NSW coal mining industry, particularly in the Hunter. I commend Jodie’s determination to connect the community of businesses that support mining and resources and provide another important voice to advocate for the local coal sector.”

After nearly 30 years in business and with a strong footprint across both Queensland and New South Wales mining sectors, Mastermyne CEO Jeff Whiteman says supporting the Hunter Mining Club is directly aligned with their business’s strategy.

“We’ve seen the way that the Queensland industry connects and gathers information at the Bowen Basin Mining Club, and we’re looking forward to the same level of relevant, timely project updates at the Hunter Mining Club, plus the benefits of connecting with other businesses to support the industry.”

Similarly, foundation sponsor Coxons Group are looking forward to connecting with NSW-based clients in the same way they currently do with their Queensland-based clients at Bowen Basin Mining Club luncheons. Coxons Group CEO Scott Macdonald says that the Hunter Mining Club will be a fantastic boost for the region’s coal-focused businesses, including their Singleton workshop.

“We’ve never been to a Bowen Basin Mining Club luncheon that wasn’t an asset to our business development efforts, and we expect that the Hunter Mining Club will offer the same level of networking and relationship-building alongside the latest information on projects that are relevant to us.”

The Hunter Mining Club’s launch event will be on May 14 at the Singleton Diggers Club, featuring guest speakers Stephen Galilee, CEO of the NSW Minerals Council and Cris Shadbolt, General Manager of Yancoal’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine. Tickets for the inaugural Hunter Mining Club event are on sale now, via hunterminingclub.com.