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Resources Regulator

Regulating work health and safety, and mine rehabilitation compliance for NSW mines and petroleum sites

The Resources Regulator within NSW Resources, is responsible for compliance and enforcement functions across NSW's mining sector.

The primary focus of the Regulator is to regulate compliance with work health and safety legislation and the Mining Act, including mine rehabilitation obligations, on NSW mine and petroleum sites. This includes open-cut and underground mines, petroleum sites, quarries and extractive operations, tourist mines, opal and other small scale mines, and mining exploration activities.

Report an incident or injury

If there is a serious injury or illness, a death or a dangerous incident, you must report it to us immediately by calling 1300 814 609 option 1 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). You will then need to log in to the Regulator Portal to access the incident lodged by the Resources Regulator and provide further information as required. 

Safety

Regulating for a safe and responsible mining, extractive and petroleum industry

Mine rehabilitation

The NSW Government has strong laws in place to ensure that all land used for mining is rehabilitated for the benefit of future generations

Exploration

The Resources Regulator is responsible for the regulation of exploration activities undertaken pursuant to an exploration title

Our role

To deliver an integrated and holistic regulatory approach to promote a safe, sustainable and innovative mining, extractive and petroleum industry in NSW

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Subscribe to receive the latest mine safety and rehabilitation news, media, events, incidents, and publications

YouTube channel

We periodically publish videos relating to safety, investigations and rehabilitation on our YouTube channel

Portals

Resources Regulator Portal

Visit the Resources Regulator Portal to report incidents, or notify us of other matters

SEED Portal

Access information on rehabilitation activities for large mine sites across NSW

Mine Rehabilitation Portal

Mining companies can submit, analyse and report on their rehabilitation activities