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COVID-19 update

We are aware of the impacts that restrictions are having on some mining operations. Our priority safety inspections are continuing at mine sites, in accordance with our COVID-19 risk procedures and the controls prescribed in public health orders.

We will continue to respond to serious incidents in all locations. For further information please refer to our COVID-19 web page.

Questions regarding compliance with the Public Health Orders should be directed to ServiceNSW (13 77 88) in the first instance.

Recent Articles

Safety

On 13 May 2026 the Industrial Court of NSW entered a conviction against Newcrest Mining Ltd, the previous operator of the Cadia East

Scales of justice graphic

Media releases

The NSW Government welcomes the Commonwealth decision to allow opal mining to continue at White Cliffs, securing local jobs, businesses and

White Cliffs opal mining

Report

The Quarterly safety report – January to March 2026 has been released to better inform industry when reviewing safety management systems and

Front cover of the Quarterly safety report January to March 2026