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NSW Mineral Resources

Minerals and metals

The NSW resources sector is vibrant, with world-class deposits, a highly skilled workforce and a well-earned reputation for safe, responsible and innovative mining practices.

Critical minerals

The NSW Government has released the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy. 

Coal exploration and mining

The NSW Government is taking a responsible, balanced approach to the effects of the global transition to a low carbon future on the coal mining sector.

Gas

Read the Future of Gas Statement

Royalties

Royalties are generated from mineral, coal, and petroleum extraction, sale, and disposal in NSW.