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The competitive allocation of coal

… area from potential future exploration and mining. Competitive Allocation is only … used for the grant of assessment leases or mining leases. The release of an area for exploration is not a guarantee of mining and the successful applicant must still …

Exploring in NSW

… Exploration in NSW is regulated under the Mining Act 1992 . The aim is to encourage and … ecologically sustainable development. The Mining Act aims to: recognise and foster the … convictions under environmental protection legislation or has had environmental protection …

Our regulatory framework

Legislation NSW Resources administers the legislation relating to exploration, mining and petroleum production in NSW. The Mining Act 1992 and its associated regulations …

WHS legislation

… The WHS legislation applies to all workplaces in NSW, … on the national model WHS Regulations for mining and additional mining provisions agreed by New South Wales, …

General conditions for mining and exploration

… exploration licences, assessment leases and mining/production leases granted in NSW under the  Mining Act 1992  and  Petroleum (Onshore) Act … development consent, or other relevant legislation for the particular activity …

Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme

… in NSW reach production. It allows eligible mining projects to defer royalty payments for … capital costs compared to traditional mining operations, making it difficult to … the specific minerals listed in the legislation for royalty deferrals. The below …

Guidance on WHS (MPS) laws

… and position papers can be found  on the  Legislation guidance  page. Consultation … requirements for consulting workers in the mining industry across the general and mining WHS laws. Contractors The WHS (Mines and …

Opal mining WHS

… 2011. What obligations apply to opal mining? The following key requirements apply in relation to opal mining: notifying the regulator of the mine … risks to health and safety associated with mining operations developing, implementing, …

Media release - Future Jobs and Investment Authority model to secure jobs and economic opportunities in coal mining communities

… future economic development of the four coal mining regions – the Hunter, Central West, … on projects like infrastructure and post-mining land use planning, skills mapping, … delivery. Enshrining the Authority in legislation, providing long-term certainty for …

Environmental management and rehabilitation at Lightning Ridge

… Areas disturbed by opal prospecting and mining activities should be returned to a … that areas disturbed by opal prospecting and mining activities are returned to a condition … pollutants under work health and safety legislation (e.g. for the management of …