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The history of NSW Resources: from the Department of Mines to now

… The evolution of NSW Resources traces its roots back to the … as a government body focused on regulating mining operations on Crown Land has grown into … of safe exploration and mining. In 1874, the NSW Government passed the Department of Mines …

NSW government introduces new mining rehabilitation rules

Mining operators across NSW will be required to … on rehabilitation outcomes, with the NSW Government today introducing a series of … several amendments have been made to the Mining Regulation 2016 to modernise the …

Mining Act fees

… ha or $2,400 per sq km or $7,200 per unit   Mining leases   Matter Fee 15 Application for mining lease (section 51 of the Act) $10,000 16 Tender for mining lease (section 53 of the Act) $10,000 17 …

Opal prospecting in NSW

… purely for prospecting and do not authorise mining. NSW Resources can grant an Opal Prospecting … 0825 Email:  lightningridge.office@regional.nsw.gov.au Postal:  NSW Resources, Department …

Legislation

NSW Resources administers the following NSW legislation and associated Regulations to … benefit of the New South Wales community: … Mining Act 1992 Exploration for mineral and …

Investigation reports

… Ventilation and Access Project, Menangle, NSW | 8 May 2025 Report: Investigation … Colliery, Douglas Park Road, Douglas Park, NSW | 6 April 2025 Report: Investigation … (PDF, 1.11 MB) Unplanned explosion during mining operations Mt Arthur South (Thiess Pty …

The history of NSW Resources: from the Department of Mines to now

… The evolution of NSW Resources traces its roots back to the … as a government body focused on regulating mining operations on Crown Land has grown into … of safe exploration and mining. In 1874, the NSW Government passed the Department of Mines …

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 …

Draft Mining Amendment Regulation 2022 and draft Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Regulation 2022

… Proposed Mining Amendment Regulation 2022 The draft of … to update terminology and ensure clarity. NSW Resources has compiled an  Explanatory … amendments and highlights the policy intent. NSW Resources invites written comments and …

Get ready for the new standard rehabilitation conditions on mining leases

… an Environment Protection Licence from the NSW EPA) will be subject to new standard … conditions set out in Schedule 8A of the Mining Regulation 2016 . Soft launch of new … an Environment Protection Licence from the NSW EPA) will be subject to new standard …