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State Engineer calls for independent study of Perseverance mine site
The WA State Mining Engineer Martin Knee has directed BHP Billiton Nickel West to undertake an independent engineering study of its Perseverance mine operations as a result of two rock-fall incidents within the past three weeks....Read full article
Gold proves popular as target in co-funded drilling program
The future of gold in Western Australia is glowing, with gold explorers making up 50 per cent of successful applications for the State Government's new Co-funded Industry Drilling Program....Read full article
WA's resource sector to benefit from new online systems
Two significant milestones have been achieved in the Department of Mines and Petroleum's drive to improve its approvals processes....Read full article
Promising petroleum acreage released for exploration
The release of further petroleum acreage in the onshore Canning Basin has boosted the significant potential for an oil and gas industry in northern Western Australia....Read full article
Mine safety in WA
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has rejected calls by the Greens and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) for a Federal inquiry into Western Australia's mining industry. ...Read full article
Promising petroleum acreage released for exploration - 18/06/2009
Mine safety in WA - 12/06/2009
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The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State's resources sector.
Where would WA be without the mining and petroleum industry?
WA boasts one of the largest and most diverse mining and petroleum industries in the world. The State produces more than 50 different minerals including iron ore, petroleum, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), alumina, gold, nickel, zinc, copper, lead, mineral sands, diamonds and coal.
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