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New minimum prospecting standards to improve clarity for industry and community
… The NSW Government has today released minimum standards to improve … information applicants need to provide to have their applications properly assessed and …
Airborne contaminants and dust
… of a crystalline silica substances and to have a silica control plan to prevent worker … wide, targeted assessment program of work, has been ongoing since 2016. This issue remains … gas but carbon dioxide gas as well. It has been identified as an airborne contaminant …
Exemption under WHS legislation
… and Safety Regulation (WHS Regulation) has a general power that provides for SafeWork … exemption is granted whether the applicant has carried out consultation in relation to the … if your organisation does not currently have an authorised representative with a user …
High-purity silica project
… Geological Survey of New South Wales (GSNSW) has completed a study into the prospectivty of … with a range of metals mineral systems, have potential including at Caloola and … quartz pebble deposits such as Glenella have high silica contents with low levels of …
Georgina Beattie appointed Deputy Secretary of Mining, Exploration and Geoscience
… process. Mr Barnes said Ms Beattie has extensive public sector leadership … approach to resources policy and operations has bolstered industry confidence, evidenced by …
NSW Government and Shenhua agree to end Watermark project
… (Shenhua) (Shenhua Watermark Coal Pty Ltd) have reached a $100 million agreement in which … and artefacts Ensuring that water that would have been taken by the mine can continue to be …
Regulatory framework for tailings storage facilities
… Safety Act 2015 . These are facilities that have a higher consequence to the community … for SSD. The relevant consent authority also has a compliance role to ensure compliance with … tailings storage facilities. The Regulator has started this process and holds regulator …
Mine safety levy
… Safety Levy reserve Purpose This protocol has been established to set clear guidance for … to employers in the mining industry who have obligations under the mine safety … only triggered once the approved budget has been exhausted. Approvals Access to the …
Effective isolation procedure
… Over the years there have been many incidents caused by the failure … or equipment. The NSW Resources Regulator has developed a video campaign to help workers …