New South Wales Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos has introduced an amendment to the Mining Bill to parliament to address issues regarding the invalidity of mineral claims associated with opal mining. The Mining Amendment (Mineral Claim – Opals) bill addresses a failure to comply with section 266(4) of the Mining Act 1992, and retrospectively validates opal mineral claims in the Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs areas issued between January 2015 and February 2023.
has introduced an amendment to the Mining Bill to parliament to address issues regarding the invalidity of mineral claims associated with opal mining.
In June, Houssos met with opal miners in Lightning Ridge and announced a comprehensive refund scheme covering administrative fees and levies. The introduction of the bill will complement the administrative validation program which is currently being delivered by the Department of Regional New South Wales.
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