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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 …
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 …
Critical minerals exploration gets a boost with largest open survey data ever released in NSW
… The NSW Government has taken a major step … metals with a new mapping exercise of the state’s landmass, including investigations up to 50km below the surface. Critical minerals and high-tech …
Staff movements at the Regulator
… There have been a number of the staff movements at the Regulator. Ben Withers - new role as … Inspector CAU There have been changes to the Central Assessment Unit, with Ben Withers …
Compliance management in exploration webinar – recording now available
… On 1 December 2021, we hosted the inaugural Compliance Management in … Webinar. More than 140 people attended the half-day online education and awareness … focused on compliance obligations under the Mining Act 1992 . The webinar was a …
Targeted awareness campaign on mine road safety reaches thousands
… The NSW Resources Regulator has directly … Conducted over 10 days in early July 2023, the campaign was designed to highlight the increasing number of reported incidents …