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2026 Exploration Forum
Event • Rehabilitation

NSW Resources will be hosting a regional forum on 2026 Exploration Forum.

The forum will be addressing:
•    Assessable Prospecting Approvals (APO) processes and what explorers need to know
•    The new Rehabilitation Cost Estimate (RCE) tool and its impact on exploration reporting
•    Consultation Code of Practice check in
•    Site visit and compliance case studies drawn from real regulatory interactions
•    Geological Survey of NSW data and projects
•    The evolving land access framework
•    Guidance on where to get help when navigating regulatory requirements.

Connect with colleagues from across the NSW mining industry  to exchange updates, explore rehabilitation challenges, and share progress in improving mine rehabilitation outcomes across NSW.

We are committed to making our events safe, inclusive and enjoyable for all. If you or one of your guests has specific accessibility requirements (e.g., wheelchair user, low vision, hearing impaired), please let us know when registering.
 

View the full 2026 Exploration forum.

For more information about the forum please contact the Events Team.

Event details

When

Wednesday, 16 September 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm (AEST)

Where

Orange NSW

Tickets and Registration

Limited tickets available.

For more information, please email resources.events@dpird.nsw.gov.au.