Debate over the future of opal mining in New South Wales has continued in recent weeks as the industry continues to reject proposed legislative changes.

Mr Stutley and Mr Saunders are mining a patch of land 15 miles north of the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, which is known as "the opal capital of the world". South Australia supplies 80% of ...

“This added layer of detection could make the mining process more efficient ... in rock as miners are reluctant to reveal opal in its natural state. “Through persistence, we built ...