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.
New Community Consultation Guidelines have been released and a Draft Code of Practice for Coal Seam Gas Explorers as part of the NSW Government’s Strategic Regional Land Use Policy
Revised REF guidelines to strengthen environmental assessment requirements for mineral and petroleum exploration activities.
Details of the latest legislation amendments
Technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts of coal extraction, preparation and use
Study regarding the potential impacts of coal and gas mining and development on water resources in the Namoi
Events
| 20th Jun 2012 | Exploration in the House 2012 |
| 8th Aug 2012 | 22nd Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar |
| 7th Nov 2012 | 22nd Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar |
Online applications
News releases
- 05 Apr 2012Results of exploration license audit encouraging [100.5 KB PDF]
- 06 Mar 2012Tougher controls on CSG [28.6 KB PDF]
- 21 Feb 2012Wilcox consultation period extended [94.3 KB PDF]
- 21 Feb 2012Minister welcomes new chair of Mine Safety Advisory Council [50.8 KB PDF]
- 30 Jan 2012Werris Creek mine suspension lifted
- 13 Jan 2012NSW government investigates saline water leak

