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NSW boosts purse for minerals search

The New South Wales Government will invest a further $1.5 million to support explorers to search for new deposits of critical minerals and high-tech metals essential for the manufacture of batteries, electric vehicles and other renewable technologies.
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Ray ChanJune 28, 2022, 9:51 pmJune 28, 2022

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Funding boost for NSW geophysical surveys

A new series of New South Wales Government-funded geophysical surveys will take place in the state’s Central West, New England and Far West to gather detailed information that will help to uncover valuable critical minerals buried deep underground.
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Ray ChanMay 12, 2022, 10:09 amJune 21, 2022

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NSW mining communities to benefit from new projects

NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes.
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Emily MurphyNovember 10, 2021, 10:01 amNovember 10, 2021

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State government blocks new NSW coal project

An application for a new coal mine in New South Wales has been rejected by the state’s Independent Planning Commission, with the project’s potential impacts deemed to outweigh its benefits.
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Tom ParkerSeptember 1, 2021, 10:15 amSeptember 1, 2021

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Tahmoor coal mine secures 10-year extension

The New South Wales Government has approved SIMEC Mining's expansion plan for the Tahmoor coal mine which will see an 33 million tonnes mined over an additional 10-year mine life.
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Henry BallardApril 26, 2021, 9:16 amApril 26, 2021

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NSW Govt blocks Gunnedah Basin coal project

The New South Wales Government has paid China Shenhua Energy Company $100 million after withdrawing its mining lease application for the Shenhua Watermark coal project in the Gunnedah Basin.
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Henry BallardApril 23, 2021, 10:41 amApril 23, 2021

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Help make NSW the number one state for resources

The Department of Regional New South Wales (NSW) is looking for an executive director with industry experience to lead the geological survey.
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Nickolas ZakhariaMarch 29, 2021, 10:27 amMarch 31, 2021

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NSW endorses Russell Vale coal mine expansion

The New South Wales Government has recommended that the Independent Planning Commission approves the expansion of Wollongong Coal’s Russell Vale mine.
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Salomae HaselgroveSeptember 17, 2020, 10:47 amSeptember 17, 2020

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Whitehaven clears Vickery expansion hurdle

The New South Wales Government has given Whitehaven Coal the all-clear to extend the Vickery coal mine in New South Wales.
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Salomae HaselgroveMay 21, 2020, 10:55 amMay 21, 2020

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Alkane’s latest Tomingley approval could extend mine life

Alkane Resources has received approval from the New South Wales Resources Regulator to build an exploration drive at the Tomingley gold operations near Dubbo to access more deposits.
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Tara HamidMay 11, 2020, 12:09 pmMay 11, 2020

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NSW joins other states in offering relief for explorers

The New South Wales Government will defer payments for exploration licences and assessment lease applicants by up to six months in a bid to support mining companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tara HamidApril 29, 2020, 10:59 amApril 29, 2020

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Wallarah 2 thermal coal project takes leap forward with lease approvals

Kores Australia’s Wallarah 2 coal mining project has received a mining lease from the New South Wales Government following a lengthy approvals process.
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Ben CreaghJune 25, 2019, 10:16 amJune 25, 2019

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IEA and NSW Government at odds on thermal coal future

An Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report has taken a dim view of New South Wales' thermal coal exports, believing they are on an irreversible downward trend.
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Ben CreaghNovember 1, 2018, 12:10 pmNovember 1, 2018

News, News, Oil & Gas

Santos seeks Narrabri approval as project controversy returns

Australian energy company Santos has submitted a state development application and environmental statement for the Narrabri coal seam gas project in New South Wales amid continued opposition to its plans at the site.
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Ben CreaghFebruary 2, 2017, 11:20 amFebruary 2, 2017

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Harwin becomes NSW energy and resources minister after cabinet reshuffle

Don Harwin has been appointed New South Wales energy and resources minister following a state government cabinet reshuffle yesterday.
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Ben CreaghJanuary 30, 2017, 8:05 amJanuary 30, 2017

nsw government

NSW boosts purse for minerals search

Funding boost for NSW geophysical surveys

NSW mining communities to benefit from new projects

State government blocks new NSW coal project

Tahmoor coal mine secures 10-year extension

NSW Govt blocks Gunnedah Basin coal project

Help make NSW the number one state for resources

NSW endorses Russell Vale coal mine expansion

Whitehaven clears Vickery expansion hurdle

Alkane’s latest Tomingley approval could extend mine life

NSW joins other states in offering relief for explorers

Wallarah 2 thermal coal project takes leap forward with lease approvals

IEA and NSW Government at odds on thermal coal future

Santos seeks Narrabri approval as project controversy returns

Harwin becomes NSW energy and resources minister after cabinet reshuffle

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