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August
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26/08/2009
Department of Mines and Petroleum begins uranium community consultation
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has begun consulting with local communities on the stringent regulations that will be applied to uranium mining. Read more...
20/08/2009
$40,000 awarded to students for resources research
Four Western Australian post-graduate students will share in $40,000 worth of scholarships to undertake research projects in mineral and energy industries. Read more...
19/08/2009
Geothermal exploration permits expands potential for alternative energy source
Perth metropolitan homes and businesses could be powered, cooled and heated by geothermal energy in the future following the recent awarding of the first geothermal exploration permits in the Perth Basin. Read more...
19/08/2009
Exploration safety showcased
The handling of naturally occurring radioactive material during exploration will be among a number of safety and health concerns to be addressed at today’s Exploration Safety Roadshow, presented by Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Resources Safety. Read more...
18/08/2009
Six trails reveal WA’s geological history
Tourists can now discover what Western Australia was like more than 3500 million years ago with the help of a new self-drive traveller’s guide to the Pilbara region. Read more...
12/08/2009
Approvals review tabled in WA Parliament
The Review of Approvals Processes in Western Australia was tabled in State Parliament today. Read more...
6/08/2009
Half a century of research on WA’s spectacular Devonian reef revealed
A publication featuring more than 50 years of research and mapping of one of the world’s best preserved ancient barrier reef systems has been launched today. Read more...
