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Explorer FAQs

… arrangement with a landholder? Under the  Mining Act 1992 , existing land access … as they see fit. What policy and legislation must I follow when accessing land? … out in relevant legislation, including the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act …

Post mining land use

… Post mining land use presents a significant opportunity for mining-reliant communities to support economic … and future productivity. Post mining land use is an ongoing process that …

Tourist mines

… in the WHS (MPS) Act, is a mine at which: no mining operations are carried out other than … carried out in connection with former mining activities at the mine there is a … In addition to provisions under the WHS legislation, all relevant provisions of the WHS …

Exploration reporting

… all authorities under section 163C of the Mining Act 1992 and section 97C of the … for annual activity reporting. For mining leases (mining leases and petroleum … is mandatory in accordance with the relevant legislation. The Secretary has gazetted an …

Updates to Mining and Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Regulations

… Reforms to NSW’s mining legislation in the form of new provisions in the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Act …

Operational allocation of coal

… coal exploration licence, assessment or mining lease holders to avoid sterilisation of … coal exploration licence, assessment and mining lease holders can apply. Application … purposes (refer to clause 20 of the Mining Regulation 2016). Applications will be …

Small mines and quarries

… NSW Resources Regulator of the start of your mining operations. Your site will fall under … Safe Work NSW (Workcover). The following WHS legislation will apply to your site. Work … appoint the  mine operator  before starting mining operations.  The mine operator is the …

Legislation guidance

… Fact sheets and guides relating to WHS legislation and WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) … relating to all workplaces in NSW, including mining workplaces, under the  Work Health and … (PDF, 227.2 KB) Understanding the term 'mining operations' (PDF, 532.5 KB) Fact sheets …

Exploration reports

… exploration licences, assessment leases and mining leases as a requirement under legislation. These reports and data are stored … 5 years after lodgement (section 365 of the Mining Act 1992 , clause 64 of the Mining

Regulatory framework for tailings storage facilities

… … The table summarises the relevant legislation and the role of the responsible … Legislation Agency Role and responsibility Mining Act 1992 Resources Regulator: Mining Act Inspectorate The Mining Act …