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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.

NSW mining communities will benefit from programs worth $75m for better economic opportunities, local amenity and positive social outcomes. 

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.

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.

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.

The Department of Regional New South Wales (NSW) is looking for an executive director with industry experience to lead the geological survey.

The New South Wales Government has recommended that the Independent Planning Commission approves the expansion of Wollongong Coal’s Russell Vale mine.

The New South Wales Government has given Whitehaven Coal the all-clear to extend the Vickery coal mine in New South Wales.

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.

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.

Kores Australia’s Wallarah 2 coal mining project has received a mining lease from the New South Wales Government following a lengthy approvals process.

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.

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.

Don Harwin has been appointed New South Wales energy and resources minister following a state government cabinet reshuffle yesterday.