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Consultation

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

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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

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Investigation

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

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Event

NSW Resources is hosting the 2026 Exploration Forum on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at The Remington, 1517 Forest Road, Orange, NSW. The

Exploration Forum

Safety

Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 are now due. The Resources Regulator Portal is available for mine

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Safety

The Resources Regulator has released a safety alert and video highlighting the need for continual vigilance when operating haul trucks. The

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Investigation

The Resources Regulator has published an investigation report following a dangerous incident involving an explosion at a NSW mine last year

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Safety

Effective supervision is one of the most important controls for preventing incidents and managing health and safety risks at mine sites. The

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Exploration

NSW Resources is committed to supporting landholders by providing clear information about their rights and responsibilities when engaging

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Enforcement

On 10 July 2026 the Industrial Court of NSW entered a conviction against a worker in relation to an incident which resulted in another

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Safety

The Resources Regulator’s 2026 high visibility mine safety campaign has concluded. Conducted over 10 days between Monday 22 June and Friday

Resources Regulator inspectors on site for the High visibility campaign 2026

Safety

Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine

Graphical representation of a report and calendar.