The Resources Regulator has issued a safety video and report, offering workers and mine operators advice surrounding the use of empty
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Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy 2024-35
The new Strategy sets out a clear vision for NSW to be a leader in critical minerals and high-tech metals, generating economic prosperity through responsible exploration, mining, processing, recycling and advanced manufacturing.
Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program
The Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program will invest $2.5 million over the next two years to encourage exploration for critical minerals and high-tech metals. This will ensure NSW is prepared for a surging demand for critical minerals in the future global economy through a sustainable economic resource pipeline for the state.
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Investigation
The Resources Regulator has published an investigation report into an incident in which a worker suffered burns to his hands, face and body
Safety
Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine
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NSW Resources YouTube channel
We periodically publish videos relating to safety, investigations and rehabilitation on our YouTube channel
NSW Resources aims to support and grow safe and sustainable exploration and mining in NSW.
NSW Resources sets strategic policy for the state’s mineral and energy resources, gathers, analyses and disseminates geoscientific information, and assesses and determines applications for mineral and petroleum titles for exploration activities and extractive uses.
Portal services
SEED Portal
'SEED' is the central resource for Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) in NSW
Resources Regulator Portal
Report incidents and lodge applications under the Mining Act, or notify the Regulator of other matters
Mine Rehabilitation Portal
Submit disturbance and rehabilitation spatial data and to generate final landform and rehabilitation plans
Titles Management System
TMS is the preferred way to complete your applications for authorisations online