News Archives
May
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28/05/2009
High level of geothermal interest prompts acreage release in State’s south
The State Government has opened a second geothermal acreage release for 2009 following the earlier high level of bidding for exploration rights in the Perth and Carnarvon basins. Read more...
25/05/2009
New MineSafe hits the stands
The latest news surrounding safety in Western Australia’s mining, petroleum and dangerous goods sectors is now available in the latest edition of MineSafe magazine. Read more...
22/05/2009
State Government welcomes BHP Billiton moves on uranium front
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore today welcomed reports that BHP Billiton was moving to develop the $17billion Yeelirrie uranium deposit, 500km north of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Read more...
22/05/2009
World’s most stringent regulations promised for uranium mining
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has announced that Western Australia will have one of the world’s safest and best regulated uranium sectors. Read more...
14/05/2009
State Budget 2009-10: New department is geared to build a stronger resources future
The State Government is building a stronger resources future with a 2009-10 budget of $108.2million to further develop Western Australia’s renewable energy and mining exploration. Read more...
11/05/2009
Applications for co-funded drilling program close this Friday
Applications for the State Government’s co-funded industry drilling program are closing this Friday, May 15. Read more...
8/05/2009
State appoints inspectors to finalise investigation into Varanus Island explosion
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore today announced that the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) would carry out the final stage of investigations into the Varanus Island gas explosion. Read more...
