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Report

The Resources Regulator has published its April to June 2026 Quarterly business activities report. The report highlights key regulatory and

Front cover and spread of the Quarterly business activities report April to June 2026

Report

The Resources Regulator has released its April to June 2026 Quarterly safety report. The report provides information on significant mining

Front cover and spread of the Quarterly safety report April to June 2026

Consultation

NSW Resources is inviting stakeholders to comment on the ongoing use of filter self-rescuers (FSRs) in underground mines and the suitability

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Safety

The Resources Regulator has released a safety video recreating an electrical arc flash incident that occurred in June 2025. The incident

Screen grab from Resources Regulator electrical arc animation

Competence

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people for consideration for appointment as an independent member of the Mining

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Incident Investigation

The Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release following a fatal incident on 3 August 2026. The incident

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Safety

Mining Safety Seminar returns for its sixth year With early bird registrations closing soon, now is the time to secure your place at the

Green Square with text of event name and event year

Geoscience

This Science Week the NSW Government is celebrating the theme of ‘Nurturing knowledge for all’ with the release of its latest geotrail. The

Wenworth area on the Darling Barka geotrail

Geoscience

The NSW Economic Rock and Mineral collection has been added to the State Heritage Register, acknowledging the preservation of the state’s

A molybdenite speciment from the Economic Rock and Mineral Collection

Consultation

NSW Resources is inviting comments on proposed reforms to the plant registration and activity licencing conditions under the Work Health and

view of elevated mining plant with safety guards

Critical minerals

The NSW Government will invest $4 million in research grants as part of our plan to cement the state’s status as a global leader in critical

Copper specimens in display cabinet

Investigation

The Resources Regulator has investigated two separate incidents involving water pumps resulting in operator injuries. The first incident

Fire damaged petrol powered water pump