Mineral claims within the Lightning Ridge Mineral Claims District are processed by the department's Lightning Ridge Office. Between 1500 and 2500 mineral claims are processed by the office each year.
Mineral claims are governed by Mining Act 1992 and the Mining Regulation 2016.
For further information
Lightning Ridge Office
- Phone:
- +61 (0)2 6820 5200
- Fax:
- +61 (0)2 6829 0825
- Email:
- lightningridge.office@planning.nsw.gov.au
- Postal:
- NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Division of Resources and Geoscience, PO Box 314 Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
- Office:
- Lot 60 Morilla Street Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 Map