News Archives
May
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Thursday, 31 May 2012
Round 5 EIS Co-funded Exploration Drilling recipients announced
The State government continues to support the exploration of underexplored areas by announcing another round of Exploration Incentive Scheme’s (EIS) Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program recipients. Read more...
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
New Petroleum in WA magazine out now
The May edition of the department's Petroleum in Western Australia (PWA) magazine is now available online and in hard copy. Read more...
Friday, 25 May 2012
DMP attends leading petroleum conference
Senior DMP staff recently travelled to Adelaide for the annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Ltd (APPEA) Conference and Exhibition. Read more...
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Varanus Island Investigation Report released
The Minister for Mines and Petroleum said in WA Parliament today that the report was highly critical of Apache. Read more...
Monday, 21 May 2012
State Budget gives Exploration Incentive Scheme a boost
Funding from the 2012-13 State Budget highlights WA’s intentions to attract international exploration investment. Read more...
Monday, 21 May 2012
DMP launches Environment e-Newsletter
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has launched an Environment e-Newsletter to provide key stakeholders with the latest environmental news, updates and events. Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Research Institute to help drive discoveries
With $7.5million in State Government funding, a new Minerals Research Institute is being set up in WA, promoting mineral research. Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Resources research gets scholarship boost
Seven WA post-graduate students will use their scholarships to carry out research projects in the mineral and energy industries. Read more...
Monday, 14 May 2012
Uranium report and response released by DMP
DMP has released its response to an independent review of the regulatory framework governing uranium mining in WA. Read more...
Friday, 11 May 2012
Shift to online lodgement gaining momentum
The increase comes ahead of the shift to online only lodgements for exploration PoW applications starting 30 May. Read more...
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Safety alert for ‘small mine’ operators
Small quarries and sand pits – specifically those that produce products for sale or commercial use – are considered to be ‘small mines’ and therefore may fall under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 Read more...
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Major reform of environmental regulation announced
DMP to implement a Reforming Environmental Regulation (RER) program, which will fully integrate a risk based approach to achieve best practice in regulatory services Read more...
Friday, 4 May 2012
EIS funded seismic survey begins near Esperance
Seismic surveys have commenced near Esperance to provide data in the search for better geological understanding and resources in the region. Read more...
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
DMP website unavailable this weekend
Access to the DMP website and online services will be affected on Saturday May 5 to Sunday May 6. Read more...
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
MineSafe out now
The latest magazine covers a range of mining, petroleum and dangerous goods safety issues, including legislative updates. Read more...
