The Resources Regulator small mines team works across NSW rolling out regulatory programs suited to operators of quarries and opal mines.
The team audits management plans and systems, inspects working areas, investigates incidents and assesses candidates for quarry managers practising certificates. They also provide education and guidance to industry through online webinars and face-to-face workshops.
The small mines team averages 350,000 kilometres annually across regional NSW - its inspectors and safety officers are based in Armidale, Maitland, Dubbo, Orange, Lightning Ridge and Wollongong.
The small mines team comprises the following personnel: Dan Bolton (Principal Inspector), Angus Mcdouall, Alison Burgess, Jane Daly, Mihai Leonte, John Norcott, Grahame Vernon, Phil Morton, Mat Barnes, Ron Dillon, John Tsallos, Shane O’Grady and Rachael Turner.
Meet the small mines team
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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
Competence
Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people for consideration for appointment as an independent member of the Mining
Incident Investigation
The Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release following a fatal incident on 3 August 2026. The incident