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New South Wales

New South Wales is a state in south-eastern Australia with its capital in Sydney. It is the most populous state in Australia and a major economic hub, with a diverse economy spanning finance, manufacturing, agriculture, mining and energy production. Principal cities include Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, each serving as centres of commerce, industry and population. The state holds significant coal and natural gas resources, including coal seam gas deposits that have attracted exploration and development activity. New South Wales also hosts major industrial facilities, including steelworks and chemical plants, and plays a central role in Australia's energy market through its electricity generation and gas supply infrastructure. The state government oversees resource development, environmental regulation and biosecurity measures that affect agricultural and extractive industries. New South Wales borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, South Australia to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east, positioning it as a key link in Australia's eastern seaboard economy. The state has a long history of resource extraction and industrial development dating back to the nineteenth century, and continues to balance economic growth with environmental and community considerations in its energy and land-use policies.

New South Wales News


Titanium mineral sands in hand
RZ Resources gets Australian gov approval to build Copi titanium minerals mine
27th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australia-based critical minerals miner RZ Resources has been granted approval by New South Wales' Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to proceed with first production from the Copi... 


Image of Hillgrove operation
Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

First ore has been successfully mined underground at the Hillgrove mine. 


First ore delivery to the surface stockpile at Larvotto's Hillgrove project
First ore delivered to stockpile at Larvotto's Hillgrove project
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources reports that the first ore at its Hillgrove antimony/gold project, in New South Wales, Australia, has been successfully mined underground and delivered to the surface... 


Northparkes mine, in Australia
Precious metals streamer Triple Flag boasts record Q1 cash flow of $113m
6th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed streaming and royalty company Triple Flag Precious Metals Corporation delivered a record operating cash flow of $113-million in the first quarter of the year, on the back of... 


Fine scandium
Australian Mines announces $3m fundraise to advance Flemington PFS
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following completion of the Flemington scandium project scoping study on April 28, Australian Mines has confirmed it will fast-track the project towards a prefeasibility study (PFS), while it has... 


Lynas Rare Earths site
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
4th May 2026 By: Reuters

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a State visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67-billion, or $1.20 billion, in support... 


Gas exploration in Australia
Australia offers first gas exploration permits in a decade
29th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia’s New South Wales opened its first new areas for gas exploration in a decade on April 29, slashing application fees from A$50 000, or $35 815, to A$1 000 in a bid to revive a domestic... 


Whitehaven Coal conveyor
Australia's Whitehaven Coal posts quarterly output rise, sees higher coal prices
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

Whitehaven Coal met market expectations for third-quarter production as reported on April 28, helped by its New South Wales open-cut mines, and forecast higher long-term prices for both... 


Cosmo gold project area in Western Australia
Sarama sells WA assets to Riedel, confirms date for Burkina Faso arbitration hearing
21st April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-headquartered Sarama Resources has entered into a binding share sale agreement with ASX-listed Riedel Resources to sell its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects, in Western Australia, in... 


Cadia mine, in Australia
Newmont confirms earthquake damage to Cadia mine ‘insignificant’
17th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

After temporarily suspending underground operations at the Cadia mine, in Australia, on April 15 owing to seismic activity following a regional earthquake, global gold miner Newmont Corporation’s... 


Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia
ABB awarded contract to deliver grinding tech for Harmony’s Eva copper project
15th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Technology company ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for gold mining and exploration company Harmony Gold Mining... 


Cadia mine, in Australia
Newmont temporarily halts Cadia underground mining after earthquake
15th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global gold miner Newmont Corporation has advised of its underground operations at the Cadia mine being suspended temporarily following seismic activity experienced in the area late on April 14.... 


Tlamino project area, in Serbia
MinRex turns efforts to Serbia as it concludes Electrum acquisition
13th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed MinRex Resources has completed its merger with TSX-V-listed Electrum Discovery Corporation, with the enlarged group now focused on advancing drilling at the Tlamino gold project in... 


Global Develop MD Bill Beament
Develop achieves steady-state production at Woodlawn copper mine
9th April 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Develop Global has reached steady-state production at its Woodlawn copper mine in New South Wales, following a strong March quarter marked by significant increases in mining and... 


NSW shuts door on new greenfield coal mines as transition strategy unveiled
NSW shuts door on new greenfield coal mines as transition strategy unveiled
20th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government will no longer consider applications for new standalone greenfield coal mines, it announced on Friday, unveiling a policy aimed at balancing emissions reduction... 


Australia map and periodic table symbols for scandium
Syerston scandium project, Australia – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Early works activities have started. 


Scandium
Sunrise confirms $120m cost to build NSW scandium project
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed in a feasibility study that the Syerston project, in New South Wales, is one of a few in the world capable of delivering scandium at the scale and... 


Image of gold nugget
Cowal operations openpit continuation project, Australia – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project achieved a key milestone in the half-year to December 31, 2025. 


Whitehaven Coal posts surprise first-half loss on weaker prices, shares fall
Whitehaven Coal posts surprise first-half loss on weaker prices, shares fall
19th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal posted a surprise first-half loss on Thursday, pressured by weaker realised prices that offset robust production across its major operations, sending its shares down... 


Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
Aeris to acquire Peel Mining in Cobar basin consolidation
13th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Aeris Resources has announced the acquisition of Peel Mining in a transaction that will consolidate the South Cobar copper assets with the Tritton operations and create a larger... 


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