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Opal prospecting
… Exploring for opals (opal prospecting) is defined as either carrying … and/or potential to recover minerals. … Opal prospecting requirements Opal prospecting … matter. Access management plans Under the Mining Act 1992 , land within an OPA can be …
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 … 1.4, last updated 5/3/2025) Conditions on opal prospecting licence (OPL) are available …
Opal Mining Compliance Priorities for January – December 2021 released
… The Opal Mining Compliance Priorities sets out our key compliance priorities for opal mining for 2021. The report also outlines our …
Environmental management and rehabilitation at Lightning Ridge
… Areas disturbed by opal prospecting and mining activities should be returned to a … is undertaken so that areas disturbed by opal prospecting and mining activities are …
Report released into death of opal miner at Grawin Opal fields in October 2020
… of Mr Brian Bryant on 14 October 2020 at an opal mine within the Grawin Opal Fields, near Lightning Ridge. Mr Bryant … sustained fatal injuries when working at the opal mine and the Regulator’s investigation …
Mining course information
… Opal Mining Safety workshop The Work Health and … to set out safety training requirements for opal mine holders and operators. Safety … a range of safety matters specific to opal mining. If you will be nominated as a Mine …
Lightning Ridge courses and workshops
… Opal Mining Safety Workshop Before being able to … hold a mineral claim, you must complete the Opal Mining Safety Workshop. Additionally, to be …
Section 29 notices under the Native Title Act 1993
… 644.72 KB) 10 October 2025 MLA655 - Grant of Mining Lease in satisfaction of Mining Lease Application View notice (PDF, … 528.18 KB) 28 August 2025 MLA654 - Grant of Mining Lease in satisfaction of Mining Lease …
Mining Titles Register
… Search the public record of NSW mining applications and titles. … Link to the Mining Titles Register The Mining Titles Register (MTR) is a public …
Legislation
… benefit of the New South Wales community: … Mining Act 1992 Exploration for mineral and … coal resources in NSW is regulated under the Mining Act 1992 and its associated Mining … Regulations also deal with mineral claims, opal prospecting licences, protection of the …