COVID-19 update
Published: 23rd July 2021We are aware of the impacts that restrictions are having on some mining operations. Our priority safety inspections are continuing at mine sites, in accordance with our COVID-19 risk procedures and the controls prescribed in public health orders.
COVID-19 impacts on Certificate of Competence exams
Published: 23rd July 2021Due to the changing COVID-19 situation in NSW, some Certificate of Competence examinations have been rescheduled for people living or working in areas impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Rescheduled: Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar
Published: 22nd July 2021Due to the ongoing threat of COVID 19 in NSW we have rescheduled our Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar to Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October. The venue, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, remains unchanged.
Reminder: Work health and safety reports due 31 July
Published: 22nd July 2021A reminder to all mine operators that meet the criteria for submitting work health and safety (WHS) reports, you must complete your submissions by 31 July 2021 via the Regulator Portal.
Report released following a fatality at Snapper Mineral Sands Mine
Published: 8th July 2021An investigation report and incident animation video have been released following an incident where a 47-year old contractor, Mr Andrew Bray, was fatally injured when a Caterpillar D10T dozer collided with his light vehicle on 12 August 2019.
Key compliance priorities updated
Published: 6th July 2021The Resources Regulator has published the July - December 2021 Compliance priorities which sets out the key compliance priorities for the next six months.
Annual work health and safety reports can now be submitted online
Published: 1st July 2021Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 are now available on the Resources Regulator Portal for mine operators to submit.
Rehabilitation of Western Emplacement Area at Ravensworth Operations
Published: 28th June 2021We have published a new Rehabilitation Information Release following the successful completion of rehabilitation at the Western Emplacement Area at the Ravensworth Operations open cut coal mine.
Enforceable undertakings accepted
Published: 25th June 2021We have accepted enforceable undertakings from Hi-Quality Waste Management Pty Ltd (operator of Windellama Clay Mine near Goulburn) and Hi-Quality Quarry (NSW) Pty Ltd (operator of Kemps Creek Central Shale Mine near Penrith) following an investigation into alleged mining without an authorisation.
Information released about a collision between an excavator and a dozer
Published: 24th June 2021The Resources Regulator has published an investigation report into a collision between an excavator and a dozer at Maules Creek Mine on 26 May 2021.