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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


Maxwell coal mine
Australia's New Hope to fold Malabar Resources into $4.39bn coal group in all-scrip deal
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian coal miner New Hope said on Monday it would acquire unlisted peer Malabar Resources in a deal valued at about A$2.4-billion ($1.67-billion), giving it full ownership of the Maxwell coal... 


Hillgrove plant
Larvotto ships first antimony concentrate from Hillgrove mine
14th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has shipped its first antimony concentrate from the Hillgrove mine in New South Wales. The 68 t shipment is due for delivery to the company's antimony offtake partner... 


Coal stockpile in New South Wales
Australia’s New South Wales backs gas power as coal plants shut
13th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s most populous State has ruled out batteries and other energy storage in its latest tender to manage expected power shortfalls when its aging coal plants close. New South Wales will... 


Mount Pleasant coal mine
Australia's top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian community group has won the first climate change case to come before the country's top court, with judges upholding a decision to block a two-decade extension of a coal mine in the... 


Rio Tinto aluminium at Bell Bay plant
Rio Tinto secures Bell Bay aluminium smelter operations till 2031
1st October 2026 By: Reuters

Global miner Rio Tinto said on Thursday it has reached agreements with the Australian and Tasmanian governments to secure the ongoing operation of its Bell Bay Aluminium smelter in northern... 


Hunter Valley coal operation
Glencore wins approval to extend Hunter Valley coal operations in Australia
30th September 2026 By: Reuters

Glencore on Wednesday won approval to continue operations at its Hunter Valley thermal coal project in Australia until 2045, after a State government found the economic benefits outweighed the... 


Image of fine antimony
Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Larvotto Resources has produced first gold and antimony concentrate from its Hillgrove mine. 


Hillgrove plant
Larvotto reports first gold, antimony production from Hillgrove mine
21st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has produced first gold and antimony concentrate from its Hillgrove mine in New South Wales, after completing an extensive redevelopment and plant upgrade programme... 


Newmont's Boddington mine
Australian gold output inches higher by four tonnes year-on-year
21st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian gold production continues to average 300 t/y, or nine-million ounces a year, says consultancy Surbiton Associates. The firm finds that gold production in the region totalled 303 t, or... 


New Hope's Bengella coal mine
Australian coal miner New Hope gains on paying out highest dividend since 2022
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

Australian thermal coal miner New Hope Corp declared its largest final dividend in four years on Tuesday despite annual profit more than halving and missing expectations, lifting its shares to... 


Drilling in Australia
BMI lists screening of foreign investment, high labour costs, wildfires as Australian mining's main risks
7th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining and metals research firm BMI find that Australia's industry risk profile is largely being shaped by climate exposure and labour scarcity, though these effects vary by sector. Climate-related... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
3rd September 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
24th August 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


Duketon project
Australian miner Regis posts record net profit of $715m
21st August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Regis Resources has reported a $461-million year-on-year increase in its net profit after tax to a record $715-million in the 2026 financial year, which CEO and MD Jim Beyer says... 


Desert Antimony project area
Locksley ceases exploration on US antimony, rare earth prospects
17th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Locksley Resources has decided to cease all active field exploration activities at both the Desert Antimony mine and El Campo rare earths prospects, within the broader Mojave project... 


Image of Pinnacles mine
Pinnacles mine, Australia
14th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver/lead/zinc mine about 15 km south-west of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. 


Pure tin ore
Australia-focused First Tin undertakes optimised DFS based on increased ore reserves at Taronga
13th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed First Tin finds in an updated ore reserve statement on the Taronga tin project, in New South Wales, an increase of five-million tonnes of tin to 45-million tonnes grading 0.12%,... 


Rio Tinto's Tomago smelter
Australia commits $1.76 billion to keep Rio Tinto aluminium smelter open
13th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia on Thursday said it would provide A$2.5-billion ($1.76-billion) to help keep global miner Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter, the country's largest power user, open beyond 2028, as it... 


Tomago smelter
Rio Tinto aluminium smelter to get Australian gov bailout
12th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

The owners of Australia’s biggest aluminum smelter, including Rio Tinto Group, are set to receive a government bailout to keep the plant operating as it grapples with high energy costs, according... 


Image of critical minerals in hand
Copi critical minerals project, Australia
7th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

RZ Resources Limited's Copi project will produce titanium minerals, including rutile, leucoxene and ilmenite, premium zircon and rare-earth elements, including monazite and xenotime.  


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