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The NSW Resources Regulator is responding to a reported fatal incident that occurred at a mine in the Coocoran opal field, just north of Lightning Ridge on 28 April 2023.
Major safety investigators have been deployed to the scene.
As the investigation is underway, no further information is available at this time.
Investigation
The Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release after receiving a complaint from a former worker alleging that in
Safety
The 5th Mining Safety Seminar (MSS) will be held on 29 and 30 October 2025 at the Shangri-La Sydney. The 2-day seminar will focus on mining
Report
The results from the Resources Regulator’s annual high visibility campaign have been published for 2025. Conducted over 10 days in late June
