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Games demonstrate mine rescue capability

Emergency response crews from across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania descended on Costerfield and Heathcote over the weekend to take part in the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition.

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Update on Avonbank mining licence application

Following acceptance of a Mining Licence application from WIM Resource for the Avonbank project, a 21-day feedback period began on 19 March.

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Latest minerals industry updates for February to March 2025

The Geological Survey of Victoria regularly scans exploration and mining activity across the state and compiles a list of recently issued media releases by companies.

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Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy

Mine rehabilitation planning and activities to achieve safe and sustainable landforms that support the next land use.

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Strategic Extractive Resource Areas

The Strategic Extractive Resource Areas pilot project aims to safeguard the sand, stone and gravel Victoria needs to build infrastructure.

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Regulatory reform

Victoria’s approach to regulating mines and quarries is changing.

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