Mining, Exploration and Geoscience (MEG) is a division of the NSW Government’s Department of Regional NSW. We are committed to delivering outstanding service and high-quality products and outcomes, to support our vision of the state’s minerals and petroleum resources generating prosperity for the people of NSW.

Mining, Exploration and Geoscience:

• Supports Australian and international investment into regional NSW through promoting the mineral resource potential of the state
• Acquires, interprets and delivers quality geoscientific data and information
• Sets the strategic policy for the state’s mineral resources
• Provides a trusted minerals and petroleum titles assessment service delivering certainty for industry
• Provides strategic and geoscientific advice and analysis to inform government decision making, especially for land use planning
• Minimises environmental and social risk associated with legacy mine sites.

Our five branches that support the delivery of these functions are:

• Geological Survey of NSW
• Resources Regulator
• Assessment and Systems
• Strategy, Performance and Industry Development
• Strategic Advice and Coordination