Resources Regulator investigating incident at Bulga Open Cut mine
Published: 15th November 2019The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation into the death of a worker at Bulga Open Cut mine in the Hunter Valley.
Seeking synergy across jurisdictions, the common ground at recent AMCAC and CCIM talks
Published: 14th November 2019We recently hosted the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines (CCIM) and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee (AMCAC).
Final workshop on practising certificates in 2019 series
Published: 7th November 2019The Resources Regulator is holding its final face-to-face workshop for people who hold a practising certificate or who want to obtain one.
$2 million in new grants to encourage exploration of greenfield areas in NSW
Published: 1st November 2019Explorers now have an additional $2 million incentive to search for deposits of traditional and high-tech metals across NSW, with a new round of grants to help cover the costs of exploration drilling now on offer from the NSW Government.
Prohibition notices issued to Thuddungra Mine
Published: 31st October 2019Inspectors from the Resources Regulator have issued 13 prohibition notices to the Thuddungra Mine near Young in relation to structural integrity issues with the site’s conveyor, screening, cyclone and bin structures.
$6 million for metals exploration in regional NSW
Published: 29th October 2019Explorers are being encouraged to search new areas of the state for both traditional and high-tech metal deposits thanks to $6 million in grants from the NSW Government to attract new investment into regional NSW.
Mudgee Stone and company executive convicted and fined for mining offences
Published: 29th October 2019Mudgee Stone Co Pty Ltd and its company director Mr Robert Murdoch were convicted and ordered to pay costs totalling $340,000.
Resources Regulator hosting the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee
Published: 29th October 2019This week, we are hosting the annual Conference of Chief Inspectors of Mines (CCIM) and the Australasian Mining Competency Advisory Committee (AMCAC).
NSW supports more stringent coal dust and silica exposure standards
Published: 29th October 2019The NSW Government will support Safe Work Australia’s recommendation to reduce the Australian Workplace Exposure Standard for respirable coal dust from 2.5 to 1.5 mg/m3 and respirable crystalline silica from 0.1 to 0.05 mg/m3.
Incident at Moolarben Underground Coal Mine
Published: 28th October 2019Incident at Moolarben Underground Coal Mine