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Competence

The Resources Regulator recently announced it had adopted a three-tiered approach to the administration of the quarry manager practicing

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Investigation

At Cadia East Operations on 1 September 2020 workers were underground installing a high voltage cable from an integrated tool carrier (ITC)

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Competence

Application fees for practising certificates for statutory functions have been revised following a review. The new fees more appropriately

Revised fees for practising certificates

Report

Check out our September monthly activities report - highlights include increased Mining Act site assessments this month.

September monthly activities report

Rehabilitation

Thirty-eight hectares of the north pit area, known as ‘Domain 2’ at the former Westside Mine at Wakefield have been successfully

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Safety

The NSW Resources Regulator has released a position paper on hazardous chemicals, following a review of our approach to the regulation of

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Report

The 2019 - 2020 Business Activities Overview presents the Resources Regulator’s key compliance and enforcement activities for the financial

2019 - 2020 Business Activities Overview

Report

Site inspections and assessments focused on planned programs and compliance priorities have been a highlight for August 2020. We conducted

August 2020 Monthly business activities report

Fatality

The NSW Resources Regulator is responding to a reported fatal incident that occurred at a mine in the Grawin Opal Fields near Lightning

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Legislation

The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Exemption (Use of Cables in Hazardous Zones) 2020 has been revoked by the Resources

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Investigation

An investigation report and incident animation video have been released following serious injuries sustained by a worker at Cowal Gold Mine

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Safety

Following a targeted stakeholder consultation process in June, we have now published a new Technical reference guide (TRG): Escape breathing

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