The NSW Government will update the regulatory framework for small-scale mining titles to deliver a safe and strong opal industry for miners, farmers and the local community.

The NSW Government will update the regulatory framework for small-scale mining titles to deliver a safe and strong opal industry for miners, farmers ...

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will conduct a ballot for nine opal prospecting blocks in the northern Lightning Ridge district. The blocks surrounding the town are within ...

Zuzana Kovacicova visited Slovak community in Lightning Ridge as they reflect on the successes of their opal mining efforts. 70km from the nearest "big" town of Walgett, they learned to be ...

Landholders in north-west New South Wales hope a recent legal decision will simplify rules around opal miners' access to pastoral leases near Lightning Ridge. The NSW Farmers Association has welcomed ...