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WHS legislation

… on the national model WHS Regulations for mining and additional mining provisions agreed by New South Wales, … mines. A mine is a workplace at which mining operations are carried out or a tourist mine. …

Mining A to Z

… A list of terms commonly used in the mining industry, with links to where additional … Land Rights Act 1983 . Exploration and mining for minerals other than gold, silver, … work for all 'assessable prospecting operations.' Holders of an exploration licence …

Opal mining

Mining or prospecting for opals in NSW is legal … and opal prospecting licences under the  Mining Act 1992 .  The Resources Regulator … to a remote wet puddling site. Wet puddling operations typically serve 10 to 20 individual …

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 … viable as new stand-alone mining operations. Competitive allocation  – the NSW …

Narrabri Coal Pty Ltd and Narrabri Coal Operations Pty Ltd convicted and fined for mining offences

… Narrabri Coal Pty Ltd and Narrabri Coal Operations Pty Ltd were convicted and fined a … for a range of offences under the state’s mining laws. The convictions follow a … breaches of Exploration Licence EL6243 and Mining Lease ML1609, which form part of …

Agricultural land objections

… land with a safe and sustainable mining industry. … Along with protections under the NSW Planning system , the Mining Act 1992 provides for consideration of … provided the Minister is satisfied mining operations under the lease are able to be …

Guidance material for mine design

… Resources Regulator encourages proponents of mining operations to ensure progressive rehabilitation and post-mining land uses are properly considered early …

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 … and conduct of exploration and mining operations, environmental management, …

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 …

Small mines and quarries

… and gemstone mines as well as dredging operations. … Information for new quarry … NSW Resources Regulator of the start of your mining operations. Your site will fall under … appoint the  mine operator  before starting mining operations.  The mine operator is the …