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Finding critical minerals and high-tech metals
… for key critical minerals and 21 of the 31 nationally declared critical minerals. … vehicles and other advanced technologies. The NSW Government is driving growth in the critical mineral and high-tech metals …
Critical worker self-isolation exemption revised
… The Minister for Health, being satisfied that it is necessary to protect the health, welfare, safety and wellbeing of members of the public, granted amendments to the exemption …
Serious injury of a worker performing maintenance work on a mobile screen
… A worker assisting with tracking the belt on a mobile screen was seriously … injured when his arm became entangled in the screen’s rotating tail drum at Mt Magometon … screen, one of workers was in proximity of the right-hand side of the screen. The screen …
Loader falls 15m into stope
… The Regulator launched an investigation after a … about 15 metres through a void, landing on the level below. The operator was extracting material when the …
NSW Mine Rehabilitation Forum 2021: recording now available
… More than 300 people attended the 2021 NSW Mine Rehabilitation Forum, which … 2021. It was a fantastic opportunity for the Regulator, industry and the wider community to share experiences, …
Tailings management targeted assessment program (TAP)
… The Tailings Compliance Priority … and knowledge gaps in relation to the management of tailings storage facilities. … A crucial part of the Regulator's compliance and enforcement … and targeted assessment program for mines. The Tailings Compliance Priority Project …
Vehicle safety at mines
… operating areas in mining operations, with the potential to cause fatalities and serious injury. … What’s this about? The Resources Regulator is working to improve the safety of workers in NSW mines. When …
Regulator uses roadshows to deliver mine safety message
… The NSW Resources Regulator is engaging with the industry through a series of events in … NSW for small mine and quarry operators. The Small Mines and Quarries Health and Safety …
Are you a “Small Mine”?
… A “small mine” under Schedule 8A of the Mining Regulation 2016 is not a large mine … environment protection licence (EPL) under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 . From 2 …
Take action to prevent dust disease
… mining health and safety legislation and the most stringent dust exposure standards in Australia. The safety record of the mining industry in NSW has improved decade …