Namoi Catchment Water Study - Scenario 7 report
The Study demonstrates that resource industries and agricultural use can coexist provided water use is managed responsibly.
Land Access Template
The Land Access Arrangement for Mineral Exploration (the template) and supporting information have been published, with the concurrence of NSW Farmers and the NSW Minerals Council.
Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - tough new codes to regulate CSG industry
Two new codes of practice will apply to the coal seam gas industry as the NSW Government continues to strengthen the controls applying to gas exploration and production.
Coal seam gas
The NSW Government is committed to improving public access to information on the coal seam gas industry
Exploration licence audit
Results of a state-wide audit of coal and coal seam gas exploration licences show licence holders have a strong commitment to compliance.
Landholder information
Information for landholders, mineral explorers and miners regarding the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991.
ESG2 Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines [PDF 328Kb]
Revised REF guidelines to strengthen environmental assessment requirements for mineral and petroleum exploration activities.
Mining Amendment Act 2008 and Mining Regulation 2010 Proclamation and Commencement
Details of the latest legislation amendments
Low emissions coal technologies
Technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts of coal extraction, preparation and use
Events
| 18th Jun 2013 | Exploration in the House 2013 |
| 17th Jul 2013 | NSW Mineral Exploration & Investment 2013 Conference |
| 31st Jul 2013 | Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar |
| 11th Sep 2013 | Mines & Wines 2013 |
| 6th Nov 2013 | Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar |
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