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Preventing the risk of fire or explosion at underground coal mines
… The Resources Regulator has implemented a … prevention strategy aimed at managing the risk of fire or explosion at underground … systems being a critical control measure. The Regulator conducted a detailed inspection …
Targeted intervention campaign for vehicle safety
… next week at open cut mines across NSW. The campaign continues our engagement with industry on the issue of vehicle interactions at surface … engagement with industry and supports the targeted awareness campaign conducted in …
Investigation into alleged illegal mining at Sapphire (near Inverell)
… that illegal mining was occurring on the property. Upon entry, Inspectors observed … a large excavator and a dump truck in the vicinity of Frazers Creek. Inspectors … earth and material was being loaded into the truck and transported to a nearby site and …
Mining vehicle interaction controls
… The NSW Resources Regulator sought your feedback to help improve the safety of workers in NSW mines. … What’s this about? The NSW Resources Regulator sought feedback on …
Geophysical surveys
… Geophysics is the study of the physical characteristics of surface and … density and natural radioactivity. … The Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) conducts …
Save the date – 2023 NSW Mining Proximity Detection Forum
… The Resources Regulator is partnering with the NSW Minerals Council to deliver a second … Avoidance (PD/CA) Forum in the Hunter Valley on 22 February 2023. This …
Russell Vale coal mine prohibition notice
… The NSW Resources Regulator has been working closely with the operator of Russell Vale coal mine since an … event in April 2022. Since this incident the Regulator has significantly increased its …
Regulator begins investigation after worker was hit by a conveyance in a mine shaft
… The Resources Regulator in NSW has launched an … investigation after a worker was struck on the head by a conveyance in a winder shaft on 8 May 2025. The incident occurred at Appin Mine in …
Worker injured during lifting activity
… The Regulator has launched an investigation … plate attached to an overhead crane. The worker had finished repairing a haul truck and was using the crane to remove the lifting plate from the …
Webinar: New standard conditions on mining leases
… Online … To support the implementation of the new standard conditions for rehabilitation as set out in Schedule 8A of the Mining Regulation 2016, the department has …