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What is mine rehabilitation?
… needs to propose how land will be used after the mine closes. This is referred to as a final … consultation and is assessed by either the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and … land uses. For more information about the mine rehabilitation requirements for a new …
Burgess Earthmoving convicted and fined for breaches of WHS laws
… On 29 October 2021, the NSW District Court convicted and fined … offences under section 32 (Category 2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for failing … comply with duties required by section 19 of the Act. The convictions relate to a shotfiring …
Rehabilitation guidelines updated
… completion criteria statements to the NSW Resources Regulator for approval … 2016. These statements are lodged using the Resources Regulator Portal . We have recently updated the Guideline: Rehabilitation objectives and …
1900 Greta Colliery Fire
… gob [1] fires had previously broken out at the mine but had not resulted in any loss of life. The night Deputy saw the five men shortly before 5pm and then …
Tourist mines
… Tourist mines have specific obligations under the WHS (Mines) laws … Regulation of tourist … If a mine is classed as a tourist mine under the WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws, then it is regulated by the Resources Regulator. If the tourism …
Guidance on WHS (MPS) laws
… Guidance on the laws More detailed information on the Legislation guidance page. Consultation arrangements The WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws build …
1999 Northparkes Air Blast
… an air blast killed four mine workers at the North Parkes Mine located in central NSW. The copper and gold mine was in maintenance … of rock (14,500,000 tons) collapsed from the roof into the void, creating an air blast …
How to apply
… functions. … Completing your application For the best user experience, we recommend using a … you will need to: stay informed of the Exam calendar and application closing dates … complete an online application form via the Regulator Portal provide evidence of your …
Activity approval requirements
… subject to assessment under part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). The NSW Resources Regulator is the determining and approval authority for all …
1996 Gretley Colliery Inrush
… Study On 14 November 1996, four workers at the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company’s Gretley … were killed due to an inrush of water. The four workers were in the process of developing a roadway (known as C …