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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


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... 


When the hare of technology outpaces the tortoise of the law - the AI race and future of public procurement
1st September 2026

“The hare of science and technology lurches ahead. The tortoise of the law ambles slowly behind.” - Justice Michael Kirby, By Claire Tucker, Head of Public Law and Regulatory and Lebohang Molapi,... 


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.  


A generic image of a gold production rig
Vertex Minerals advances mechanised mining with first longhole stope blast at Australian gold mine
3rd August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed Vertex Minerals has announced the first production firing of its trial longhole open stope at Decline 3 at the Reward gold mine, in New South Wales, Australia. Vertex highlights that the... 


Northern Star Resources' Kalgoorlie operations
Australia's gold mining industry has 'bright' future – Surbiton Associates
3rd August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The outlook for Australia's gold mining industry looks bright, with announced plans for new gold mines, expansions to existing operations and new treatment capacity set to drive further growth in... 


Maules Creek coal mine
Whitehaven Coal logs 2026 output at top end of guidance, sees costs at low end
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Whitehaven Coal said on Tuesday its yearly output and sales landed near the top of guidance range as its Queensland mines recovered, while full-year costs were set to come in near the... 


Ore processing at Hillgrove mine, in Australia
Larvotto crushes first ore at refurbished Hillgrove processing plant
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has started with commissioning of the Hillgrove mine's processing facility, in New South Wales, with first ore being crushed and placed in the fine ore bin ready to... 


Alkane's Tomingley mine
Alkane declares maiden $0.02 full-year dividend after strong production, cashflow generation
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and TSX-listed gold and antimony producer Alkane Resources has proposed a maiden dividend of $0.02 apiece for the 2026 financial year, after generating record cashflow of $566-million and... 


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