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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

Rehabilitation

A draft of the proposed Mining Amendment (Mine Rehabilitation) Regulation 2026 (proposed Regulation) is available for public comment. The

Aerial photograph of green hilly fields with stands of trees.

Compliance

The Resources Regulator is continuing investigations across the Rocky River area near Uralla following reports of illegal fossicking. The

A riverbank in NSW

Exploration

The NSW Government is continuing to build momentum to unlock new mineral discoveries across the state, strengthening exploration through the

Photo of Vibroseis trucks used for seismic surveys

Geoscience

The potential in NSW for geothermal energy, a clean and sustainable source of power, is unveiled in new modelling undertaken by the

Thermal map of NSW showing variations in temperature from the top of basement

Geoscience

A new Quarterly Note published by the Geological Survey of NSW highlights the dramatic centuries-old history of the state’s metalliferous

Historic photo of vehicle and mine workers at Chesney Mine in Cobar

Safety

The Resources Regulator has released a new safety animation video recreating an incident at an underground mine in Broken Hill which led to

Still of animation of Perilya polurethane foam fire

Mining

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people to be considered for appointment as the Independent Chairperson of the NSW

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Exploration

Interested parties for petroleum exploration licences are invited to make applications for competitive selection across two regions in the

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Exploration

The NSW Government is opening new areas for gas exploration in NSW for the first time in more than a decade, taking steps to secure the

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Safety

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people to be considered for appointment as an independent member of the NSW Mine

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Safety

The Resources Regulator has released a new safety video highlighting the dangers of frictional ignition and the process operators should

Mine workers inspect picks on longwall miner