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NSW Resources is hosting the 2026 Exploration Forum on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at The Remington, 1517 Forest Road, Orange, NSW. The

Exploration Forum

Media releases

NSW Resources is introducing a new online payment system to make paying fees faster, easier and more secure for customers. In the coming

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Geoscience

The Geological Survey of New South Wales showcased a broad range of exploration, mapping and geoscience initiatives during EITH 2026. The

exploration in the house abstract design card

Safety

On 13 May 2026 the Industrial Court of NSW entered a conviction against Newcrest Mining Ltd, the previous operator of the Cadia East

Scales of justice graphic

Media releases

The NSW Government welcomes the Commonwealth decision to allow opal mining to continue at White Cliffs, securing local jobs, businesses and

White Cliffs opal mining

Report

The Quarterly safety report – January to March 2026 has been released to better inform industry when reviewing safety management systems and

Front cover of the Quarterly safety report January to March 2026

Rehabilitation

A draft of the proposed Mining Amendment (Mine Rehabilitation) Regulation 2026 (proposed Regulation) is available for public comment. The

Aerial photograph of green hilly fields with stands of trees.

Compliance

The Resources Regulator is continuing investigations across the Rocky River area near Uralla following reports of illegal fossicking. The

A riverbank in NSW

Exploration

The NSW Government is continuing to build momentum to unlock new mineral discoveries across the state, strengthening exploration through the

Photo of Vibroseis trucks used for seismic surveys

Geoscience

The potential in NSW for geothermal energy, a clean and sustainable source of power, is unveiled in new modelling undertaken by the

Thermal map of NSW showing variations in temperature from the top of basement

Geoscience

A new Quarterly Note published by the Geological Survey of NSW highlights the dramatic centuries-old history of the state’s metalliferous

Historic photo of vehicle and mine workers at Chesney Mine in Cobar

Safety

The Resources Regulator has released a new safety animation video recreating an incident at an underground mine in Broken Hill which led to

Still of animation of Perilya polurethane foam fire