Approvals/Licences
Mineral Titles
Exploration and mining titles in Western Australia are granted in accordance with the Mining Act 1978 (WA). The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) administers this Act.
Petroleum and Geothermal
The Department of Mines and Petroleum oversees Western Australia's $48 billion-a-year resources industry by attracting investment, and regulating the industry for the benefit of the community.
Environment
A key role of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) is to promote best environmental management practices by delivering environmental regulatory and policy services, in a manner that maximises the responsible development of the State's mineral and petroleum resources.
Project Approvals
The Western Australian Department of State Development is recommended as the first point of contact with the Western Australian government for developers of industrial or resource-based projects.
