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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.
May 12, 2022 0 comment
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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.
November 10, 2021 0 comment
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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.
September 1, 2021 0 comment
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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.
April 26, 2021 0 comment
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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.
April 23, 2021 0 comment
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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.
March 29, 2021 0 comment
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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.
September 17, 2020 0 comment
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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.
May 21, 2020 0 comment
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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.
May 11, 2020 0 comment
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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.
April 29, 2020 0 comment
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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.
June 25, 2019 0 comment
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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.
November 1, 2018 0 comment
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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.
February 2, 2017 0 comment
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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.
January 30, 2017 0 comment