News Archives
January
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30/01/2009
Preferred applicants for geothermal exploration bring clean energy future a step closer
Harnessing geothermal energy in the Perth Basin is one step closer with the recent announcement of the preferred applicants for geothermal exploration by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore. Read more...
29/01/2009
Preferred applicants for geothermal exploration bring clean energy future a step closer
Harnessing geothermal energy in the Perth Basin is one step closer with the announcement of the preferred applicants for geothermal exploration by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore. Read more...
22/01/2009
Perth to host the southern hemisphere’s biggest oil and gas exhibition
This year’s Australasian Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, held every two years in Perth, is set to be the biggest oil and gas conference in the southern hemisphere. Read more...
22/01/2009
WA geoscientist goes global
One of Western Australia’s leading geoscientists has returned from a world-wide trip promoting the State’s mineral deposits. Read more...
9/01/2009
Experts to turn spotlight on Varanus Island regulators
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore today announced the expert panel and terms of reference for the joint State Government-Commonwealth inquiry into the Varanus Island gas pipeline explosion. Read more...
1/01/2009
Environmental bond freeze offers relief to miners
The State Government has provided much needed financial relief to mining companies by placing a moratorium on a rate rise for environmental bonds. Read more...
1/01/2009
Acting Director General appointed to new department
Dr Tim Griffin has been appointed the Acting Director General of the new Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) which came into existence on 1 January 2009. Read more...
1/01/2009
Petroleum and Geothermal Register (PGR) Online Payments goes live
For the first time, industry will be able to pay State and Commonwealth title searches, and annual fees online with the third release of the Petroleum and Geothermal Register (PGR) online system. Read more...
1/01/2009
DMP to maintain approvals focus in 2009
One of the major priorities of the new Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) in 2009 will be to significantly improve the approvals process for resources projects, said Dr Tim Griffin the Acting Director General. Read more...
1/01/2009
Resource approvals more efficient when department begins in January
The newly formed Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum will begin operating on January 1 this year. Read more...
1/01/2009
Welcome to the new Department of Mines and Petroleum
The newly formed Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum began operating on January 1 this year. Read more...
1/01/2009
Giant map offers first complete view of Australian geology
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore today launched a huge map that seamlessly links the whole of Australia’s surface geology and displays Western Australia’s valuable resource deposits. Read more...
1/01/2009
Resource Safety joins Department of Mines and Petroleum
The division responsible for monitoring and regulating safety in the mining, onshore petroleum, and dangerous goods industries has joined the Department of Mines and Petroleum. Read more...
