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Compliance

Applications to undertake exploration on exploration licences and mining leases are currently lodged online via the Resources Regulator

Updates to exploration activity application

Mining

A “small mine” under Schedule 8A of the Mining Regulation 2016 is not a large mine and also includes all mines that do not need an

Workers at a small mine

Rehabilitation

We have updated our guideline on rehabilitation objectives and completion criteria (PDF, 777.29 KB) to further assist industry with

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Rehabilitation

The Mining Act Inspectorate undertakes compliance audits of mining operations and exploration activities to assess whether title holders are

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Compliance

The Resources Regulator has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Marble Craft and Granite Supplies in lieu of prosecution for alleged

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Report

The quarterly safety report for October to December 2022 has been released to better inform industry when reviewing safety management

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Report

We have published an investigation information release (IIR) concerning a dangerous towing incident that occurred at the Maules Creek Coal

photograph of dozer involved in the incident

Compliance

The NSW Resources Regulator has released its compliance priorities for January to June 2023. Implementation of the Work Health and Safety

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Report

Our recently-released mine safety performance report provides an overview of the NSW mining industry’s health and safety results for 2021–22

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Investigation

The Regulator launched an investigation after a loader working underground fell about 15 metres through a void, landing on the level below

The back view of a loader in an underground stope. The right side has sunken into the floor.

Safety

There has been a steady increase in fires associated with portable tools that use lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries. The batteries

A drill lying on its side with a burnt-out battery pack.

Workshop

We are holding our annual health and safety roadshow for small mines and quarries across NSW during February and March 2023. This event

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