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February

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Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Approvals Performance Report – Fourth Quarter 2009
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) continues to show improvements against timeline targets for key approval processes in its fourth quarterly report for 2009. Read more...

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

James Price Point decision made
Woodside Energy Ltd (operator), BHP Billiton (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd and Shell Development Australia Pty Ltd have selected the Government’s preferred site.  Read more...

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Boddington mine officially opened
A huge boost in employment and a cash injection would help Boddington and surrounding towns become a significant mining centre with the recent official opening of Newmont Mining Corporation’s gold mine. Read more...

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Calling all environmental innovators
Nominations are now open for the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Golden Gecko Awards for Environmental Excellence. Read more...