News List
Archive October 2024
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 | New seismic data to supercharge WA’s resources sector |
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 | WA resources sector fuels record jobs growth |
Thursday, 24 October 2024 | Changes to DEMIRS’ websites |
Monday, 21 October 2024 | WorkSafe commences prosecutions over two mining fatalities |
Friday, 18 October 2024 | Exploration Incentive Scheme targets critical minerals |
Friday, 4 October 2024 | Geothermal energy acreage release now open |
Archive September 2024
Monday, 30 September 2024 | Aboriginal Empowerment Unit |
Friday, 20 September 2024 | Undertaking appropriate rehabilitation |
Friday, 13 September 2024 | DEMIRS responds to Resources Online feedback |
Monday, 9 September 2024 | New fee to support efficiency of mining wardens |
Archive August 2024
Friday, 30 August 2024 | RER Group eNews now available |
Monday, 26 August 2024 | Seeking new Mining Rehabilitation Advisory Panel member |
Thursday, 22 August 2024 | Resources Online approvals system launching soon |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 | Preparing our graduates for big things |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 | Unauthorised mining activity in the spotlight |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 | Form 5 Operation Report guidance |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 | Supporting industry to decarbonise |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 | Strengthening environmental compliance and transparency |
Thursday, 15 August 2024 | Cook Government continues work to expedite mining approvals |
Archive July 2024
Friday, 26 July 2024 | Drilling company fined after worker received serious injuries |
Tuesday, 9 July 2024 | Empowering the community to report environmental non-compliance |
Wednesday, 3 July 2024 | Draft petroleum regulations underway |
Archive June 2024
Monday, 8 July 2024 | Mining company fined after worker’s arm trapped in a conveyor |
Friday, 28 June 2024 | New WorkSafe Commissioner appointed |
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | MRF disturbance data reports due |
Thursday, 13 June 2024 | Draft mining amendment legislation to provide greater certainty |
Archive May 2024
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | DEMIRS releases annual data for resources sector |
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | Mine Closure Plan Guideline open for consultation |
Thursday, 9 May 2024 | Another step forward in regulatory reform for the resources sector |
Thursday, 9 May 2024 | Carbon capture and storage Bill passes WA Parliament |
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 | Eligible Mining Activity Regulations released for consultation |
Wednesday, 8 May 2024 | WAMEX: The new and improved |
Archive April 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024 | Regional petrophysics released |
Monday, 29 April 2024 | Barnicarndy 1 Digital Core Atlas now available |
Monday, 29 April 2024 | Seeing rocks in a new light: thin section scanners |
Monday, 29 April 2024 | Exposing the digital backbone: Inside the DEMIRS databases |
Friday, 26 April 2024 | Exploration Incentive Scheme continues to fuel mineral discoveries |
Thursday, 18 April 2024 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund continues to deliver |
Thursday, 18 April 2024 | New direction for DEMIRS Awards for Excellence |
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 | Decommissioning policy and guidelines released |
Archive March 2024
Monday, 25 March 2024 | Another impressive year for Western Australia’s resources sector |
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 | MDCP guideline open for consultation |
Friday, 8 March 2024 | Sunset Clause Annual Release 2024 |
Friday, 8 March 2024 | New lithium mine set to boost WA's credentials as battery hub |
Archive February 2024
Thursday, 29 February 2024 | Guidelines for nickel royalty relief now available |
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 | New system to enhance application efficiencies coming |
Monday, 5 February 2024 | No limits for Exploration Incentive Scheme success |
Archive December 2023
Friday, 22 December 2023 | Billabong Gold fined after two workers injured |
Friday, 22 December 2023 | Kimberley Indigenous training program delivers success |
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 | Two companies and supervisor fined $1.57 million after mine fatality |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | First MDCP industry reference group meeting |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | Programme of Work and rehabilitation guidance released |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | GSWA Open Day 2023: Future-focused geoscience |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | Early preparations for Barrow Island decommissioning |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | Group eNews now available online |
Monday, 11 December 2023 | Compulsory and voluntary partial surrenders |
Friday, 1 December 2023 | New name for department |
Friday, 1 December 2023 | Cook Government introduces carbon capture and storage bill |
Archive November 2023
Thursday, 30 November 2023 | Petroleum Amendment Bill 2023 introduced to Parliament |
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 | Donnybrook Shafts works complete |
Thursday, 23 November 2023 | Geothermal acreage nominations open |
Monday, 20 November 2023 | Have your say on tenure conditions and Blue Ribbon |
Thursday, 16 November 2023 | Sandfire Resources fined after worker injured underground |
Friday, 10 November 2023 | WA’s resources sector delivers remarkable results |
Friday, 3 November 2023 | New department name reflects importance of energy transition |
Archive October 2023
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund yearly report now available |
Thursday, 26 October 2023 | RER eNews now available online |
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | Update on Mining Amendment Act 2022 |
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | A deep dive into WA’s southwest corner |
Friday, 20 October 2023 | Silver Lake Resources fined after underground safety incident |
Friday, 20 October 2023 | WA releases petroleum exploration blocks for 2023 |
Thursday, 19 October 2023 | Ellendale-Bunuba Trainee Program |
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | Exploration Incentive Scheme continues to shine |
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 | Update on royalties transfer to RevenueWA |
Monday, 9 October 2023 | Consultation open for guidance on best-practice decommissioning |
Monday, 9 October 2023 | Calling industry personnel to contribute to MDCP framework |
Archive September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023 | New report says tanker explosion was preventable |
Archive August 2023
Thursday, 17 August 2023 | Drilling initiative set to unlock more of WA’s mineral wealth |
Monday, 14 August 2023 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund to undergo review |
Tuesday, 8 August 2023 | No end in sight for EIS exploration success |
Friday, 4 August 2023 | Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill (No.2 2022) consultation feedback |
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 | New anti-harassment programs to protect resource sector workers |
Archive July 2023
Thursday, 27 July 2023 | New Indigenous trainees set to rehabilitate Ellendale mining lease |
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 | Marking out land pre-condition for mining tenement applications |
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 | Approval of first new green hydrogen facilities |
Friday, 7 July 2023 | Consultation open for guidance on subsisting petroleum and geothermal titles |
Thursday, 6 July 2023 | Summit to help drive cultural change across mining sector |
Monday, 3 July 2023 | Western Australia Exploration Geochemistry |
Monday, 3 July 2023 | Group eNews now available online |
Archive June 2023
Thursday, 29 June 2023 | Resource and Environmental Compliance in the Goldfields |
Thursday, 29 June 2023 | Diamonds Down Under: Seeking Western Australia’s Treasure (StoryMap) |
Thursday, 29 June 2023 | Hard cover edition of Gemstones of Western Australia now available |
Thursday, 29 June 2023 | Mining Industry Respect Infoline addresses sexual harassment |
Thursday, 29 June 2023 | New publication: Mesozoic transformation of Western Australia |
Monday, 26 June 2023 | Approvals and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 |
Monday, 26 June 2023 | ECU to host Professorial Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety |
Friday, 23 June 2023 | Consultation open for framework delivering simplified approvals processes |
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 | Eligible Mining Activity Framework consultation feedback |
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 | Company fined $130,000 after worker dies in truck fall |
Monday, 19 June 2023 | New guidelines for submitting a mineralisation report and supporting statement |
Archive May 2023
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 | Proponents encouraged to consolidate PoW applications |
Friday, 26 May 2023 | Policy clarifies risk-based environmental compliance approach |
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 | WA remains a global mining powerhouse |
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 | New framework to further streamline mining activities |
Monday, 8 May 2023 | Draft Decommissioning Discussion Paper consultation feedback |
Archive April 2023
Monday, 24 April 2023 | WA’s resources sector has record-busting year |
Friday, 21 April 2023 | McGowan Government continues to tackle sexual harassment in mining industry |
Thursday, 20 April 2023 | Western Australia’s exploration bonanza continues |
Tuesday, 4 April 2023 | $40 million critical minerals investment to support shift to net zero |
Archive March 2023
Thursday, 30 March 2023 | Company fined after workers narrowly avoid pit collapse |
Monday, 27 March 2023 | Mining company fined after worker suffers significant hand injury |
Friday, 10 March 2023 | Consultation open for materials accompanying mining lease submissions |
Thursday, 9 March 2023 | Group eNews now available online |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Title Compliance Branch tackles unauthorised mining |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Vale George Kosturkov |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Sunset Clause Annual Release 2023 |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Daily well activity reports – Why they are Important |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Geophysical data release: AusAEM–WA completion |
Wednesday, 1 March 2023 | Nominations open for WA’s petroleum exploration acreage release |
Archive February 2023
Tuesday, 7 February 2023 | Mineral exploration in WA continues its phenomenal run |
Archive January 2023
Monday, 23 January 2023 | Statistics reveal momentous year for WA’s resources sector |
Friday, 20 January 2023 | Draft Bill helps build foundations to decarbonisation |
Friday, 20 January 2023 | Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 open for consultation |
Thursday, 12 January 2023 | Seeking feedback on Eligible Mining Activity Framework |
Archive December 2022
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 | Consultation open for exploration and prospecting guidance |
Wednesday, 14 December 2022 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund yearly report now available |
Friday, 9 December 2022 | New framework supports streamlined approvals for mining activities |
Thursday, 8 December 2022 | That’s a wrap on GSWA Open Day 2022 |
Tuesday, 6 December 2022 | Petroleum Bill amendments strengthen regulation and security for green energy |
Thursday, 1 December 2022 | Mineral title applications and transactions during Christmas and New Year |
Archive November 2022
Monday, 28 November 2022 | Workforce safety study delivers preliminary findings |
Monday, 28 November 2022 | Funding to boost health and safety in WA’s mining industry |
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 | McGowan Government extends support for potash projects |
Monday, 14 November 2022 | Group eNews now available online |
Friday, 11 November 2022 | Is your site ready for cyclone season? |
Friday, 11 November 2022 | A Refresher on Rehabilitation for Mineral Exploration |
Friday, 11 November 2022 | Latest GSWA release |
Tuesday, 1 November 2022 | Mining Amendment Bill 2022 passes Upper House |
Archive October 2022
Monday, 24 October 2022 | Precompetitive geoscience unlocks critical data across all of WA |
Friday, 14 October 2022 | Outstanding contributions recognised at Resources Sector Awards |
Thursday, 13 October 2022 | WA Government continues to support exploration activity |
Wednesday, 5 October 2022 | Western Australia remains the national economic powerhouse |
Archive September 2022
Friday, 30 September 2022 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Thursday, 29 September 2022 | Digital Identity and WARAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available |
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Critically endangered butterfly species a consideration in native vegetation clearing |
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Change to procedure for dealing with non-compliance with Mining Act obligations |
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Dampier Salt fined after worker suffers crush injury |
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Focus on progressive decommissioning and rehabilitation |
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | McGowan Government responds to sexual harassment inquiry |
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | Mining Amendment Bill 2021 passes Upper House |
Monday, 19 September 2022 | Have your say - Draft Decommissioning Discussion Paper |
Archive August 2022
Friday, 26 August 2022 | Exploration licence decision to be examined to provide certainty |
Thursday, 11 August 2022 | WA scientists reveal continents formed by giant impacts |
Tuesday, 9 August 2022 | New Mining Rehabilitation Advisory Panel announced |
Monday, 1 August 2022 | EIS program continues to support mineral exploration in WA |
Archive July 2022
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 | Workplace grant program boosts mental health |
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 | New petroleum environmental planning guidance |
Monday, 11 July 2022 | Binduli North gold project in Kalgoorlie officially opens |
Monday, 11 July 2022 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Tuesday, 5 July 2022 | Petroleum activity approvals: Common issues that delay your projects |
Archive June 2022
Thursday, 30 June 2022 | Diverse resource projects striving for excellence |
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 | Company fined after pit floor engulfs vehicles |
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 | Hamersley Iron fined after worker fatally injured |
Friday, 10 June 2022 | Response plan to bring mining approvals back on track |
Friday, 3 June 2022 | DMIRS’ new sign-in solution protects your Digital Identity |
Archive May 2022
Monday, 30 May 2022 | New expedited procedure process |
Thursday, 5 May 2022 | $14.6 million to create Aboriginal Empowerment Unit |
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 | $12 million to accelerate one of the world’s largest seismic surveys |
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 | Resources workforce safety program gets $6.5 million boost |
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 | Successful tender announced for mining workforce safety study |
Monday, 2 May 2022 | Royalties transfers to RevenueWA |
Archive April 2022
Friday, 29 April 2022 | Updated guideline for Field Management Plan released |
Thursday, 28 April 2022 | WA’s exploration sector continues to prosper |
Wednesday, 20 April 2022 | Aboriginal company Gee Gie awarded abandoned mines contract |
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 | WA best for mining investment |
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund Advisory Panel Expressions of Interest |
Monday, 11 April 2022 | WA’s record-breaking resources industry carries the nation |
Archive March 2022
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 | Are you Work Health and Safety ready? New laws begin tomorrow |
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 | COVID-19 proof of vaccination and business continuity |
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 | Resource Sector Awards for Excellence nominations extended |
Friday, 18 March 2022 | WA petroleum acreage released for exploration |
Monday, 14 March 2022 | Sunset clause annual release 2022 |
Friday, 11 March 2022 | Nominations for Resource Sector Awards for Excellence closing soon |
Wednesday, 9 March 2022 | Draft Bill to help WA’s resources industry reduce emissions |
Wednesday, 2 March 2022 | Statistics confirm outstanding year for WA’s resources sector |
Wednesday, 2 March 2022 | A new Kimberley resources snapshot |
Archive February 2022
Thursday, 24 February 2022 | Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos |
Monday, 7 February 2022 | McGowan Government opens new EIS round with increased funds |
Monday, 7 February 2022 | Tank failure a warning to industry |
Tuesday, 1 February 2022 | Second Perth mining warden appointed |
Archive January 2022
Friday, 28 January 2022 | Agreement between agencies aims to improve efficiency |
Friday, 21 January 2022 | BHP fined after worker seriously injured |
Friday, 21 January 2022 | Strong interest in geothermal energy prompts acreage release |
Monday, 17 January 2022 | Applications open for Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant program |
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 | Consultation open for the Mining Amendment Bill (No 2) 2021 |
Archive December 2021
Thursday, 16 December 2021 | Mineral title applications and transactions during Christmas and New Year |
Thursday, 9 December 2021 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Thursday, 9 December 2021 | GeoView upgrade to Spatial Search |
Thursday, 9 December 2021 | State Government mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy |
Wednesday, 8 December 2021 | Track applications with EARS online |
Archive November 2021
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 | Joe Lord Core Library expanded to support mining industry |
Thursday, 18 November 2021 | New mine extends nickel-cobalt production in Ravensthorpe |
Friday, 12 November 2021 | Mine Closure Completion Guideline available |
Wednesday, 3 November 2021 | The 101 of excess tonnage and exploration |
Tuesday, 2 November 2021 | MRF Yearly Report now available |
Archive October 2021
Monday, 25 October 2021 | Rio Tinto fined after workers exposed to extreme conditions |
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 | Exploration in WA continues to prosper |
Monday, 18 October 2021 | Mine safety management systems |
Monday, 18 October 2021 | Company fined after worker seriously injured |
Thursday, 14 October 2021 | Is your site ready for cyclone season |
Monday, 11 October 2021 | WA resources sector’s biggest year ever powering nation through COVID |
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 | Safe Work Month has opened |
Tuesday, 5 October 2021 | COVID-19 vaccine required for workers in the resources industry |
Friday, 1 October 2021 | Renewable energy scores top honours at Resources Sector Awards |
Archive September 2021
Thursday, 30 September 2021 | MRF Reporting Guidelines revised to include minerals in brine |
Wednesday, 29 September 2021 | Royalties transfers to RevenueWA |
Friday, 24 September 2021 | Consultation opens on draft Field Management Plan guidelines |
Friday, 10 September 2021 | Get your tickets to the 2021 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence |
Tuesday, 7 September 2021 | Resources development strategy to strengthen future prosperity |
Friday, 3 September 2021 | The Streamlining Bill consultation feedback available online |
Thursday, 2 September 2021 | Newcrest Mining fined after dingoes mauled employee |
Archive August 2021
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 | 2021 GSWA Open Day – November 12 |
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 | This is GSWA |
Friday, 27 August 2021 | New Work Health and Safety Act information published online |
Wednesday, 25 August 2021 | Western Australia Exploration Geochemistry Online |
Monday, 16 August 2021 | Sustainable projects shortlisted for DMIRS Awards for Excellence |
Thursday, 5 August 2021 | McGowan Government increases support for mining exploration |
Monday, 2 August 2021 | Applications open for Round 24 of EIS co-funded resource grants |
Archive July 2021
Monday, 2 August 2021 | Grants open |
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 | Mining Company fined $102,000 and ordered to pay costs of $6,000 |
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 | Petroleum environmental planning guidance open for comment |
Monday, 12 July 2021 | Annual environmental reporting system changes |
Tuesday, 6 July 2021 | Annual rental due notices for mining tenement holders |
Archive June 2021
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 | DMIRS: COVID-19 lockdown |
Thursday, 24 June 2021 | Royalties transfer to RevenueWA |
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 | MRF reporting reminder for tenement holders |
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 | Mining Act fees and charges 2021-2022 |
Tuesday, 22 June 2021 | Industry feedback due this week |
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 | DMIRS responds to initial Mining Amendment feedback |
Friday, 11 June 2021 | Temporary COVID-19 regulations to end as planned |
Thursday, 10 June 2021 | DMIRS introduces new MRF categories |
Archive May 2021
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 | Excess tonnage procedure available online |
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 | DMIRS adds extra information sessions |
Monday, 17 May 2021 | Two companies to apply for sand mining leases |
Thursday, 13 May 2021 | DMIRS leadership changes |
Monday, 3 May 2021 | Mining Act 1978 amendments set to modernise the mining sector regulatory framework |
Archive April 2021
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work 28 April 2021 |
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 | Last chance for 2021 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence |
Friday, 23 April 2021 | Gazette notice: Ellendale Diamond Royalties |
Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | Department releases mining tenement position papers |
Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | Co-funded drilling and energy analysis grants attract strong interest |
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 | Resource sector’s rehabilitation plans showcased in new book |
Thursday, 1 April 2021 | GSWA renames stratigraphic well and tectonic element of the Canning Basin |
Thursday, 1 April 2021 | Resources jobs and sales continue to break records in WA |
Thursday, 1 April 2021 | WA scientists shed light on continent formation |
Archive March 2021
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 | DMIRS enhances native vegetation clearing permit application process |
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 | How to avoid the common Mining Proposal pitfalls |
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 | WA’s newest nickel sulphide mine officially opens |
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 | Steady approvals performance continues to support resource sector |
Friday, 19 March 2021 | GSWA releases new data strategy |
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 | Company fined after worker seriously injured while repairing conveyor |
Monday, 15 March 2021 | Gold miner fined after workers injured driving underground |
Thursday, 11 March 2021 | Agreement streamlines regulatory approvals process |
Archive February 2021
Friday, 26 February 2021 | Sunset Clause Annual Release 2021 |
Monday, 15 February 2021 | DMIRS calls for comment on mine closure completion guideline |
Tuesday, 2 February 2021 | Contacting DMIRS during lockdown |
Monday, 1 February 2021 | Applications open for Round 23 of EIS co-funded drilling |
Monday, 1 February 2021 | Search is on for innovation and excellence in the resources sector |
Archive January 2021
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 | Excess tonnage consultation period closing soon |
Monday, 4 January 2021 | New energy program supports resource exploration |
Archive December 2020
Archive November 2020
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 | Company fined after telehandler and load fall |
Friday, 20 November 2020 | Asbestos Awareness Week 2020 |
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 | New guidance published to assist petroleum title holders |
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 | New MRF categories and rates for WA minerals in brine operations |
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 | Explorers show strong interest in EIS co-funded drilling |
Friday, 6 November 2020 | Strong third quarter for approvals performance |
Archive October 2020
Thursday, 29 October 2020 | Position paper outlines proposed penalties increase |
Tuesday, 27 October 2020 | Workplace exposure standards for silica and coal dust halved |
Thursday, 15 October 2020 | Response to feedback about stakeholder engagement for hydraulic fracturing |
Friday, 9 October 2020 | Paper released on human health risk assessment process for hydraulic fracturing proposals |
Archive September 2020
Friday, 25 September 2020 | Record jobs and sales in WA’s resources sector |
Monday, 21 September 2020 | Safe Work Month opens in October |
Monday, 21 September 2020 | Online lodgement of survey documents & survey data |
Thursday, 17 September 2020 | WA mineral exploration activity records five-year high |
Thursday, 17 September 2020 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 | Review period closing soon |
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 | Paper released on financial assurance for hydraulic fracturing |
Tuesday, 1 September 2020 | Department launches revised Guidelines for Petroleum AERs |
Archive August 2020
Thursday, 10 September 2020 | Approvals performance remains strong |
Monday, 31 August 2020 | Call for Expressions of Interest to extract basic raw materials |
Friday, 21 August 2020 | Applications open for Round 22 of EIS co-funded drilling |
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 | Agents can represent parties before the Warden at initial hearings without leave |
Thursday, 13 August 2020 | Company fined over bee sting death |
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 | DMIRS hits target in halving timeframe for exploration applications |
Tuesday, 4 August 2020 | $8.2 million in COVID-19 recovery funding for resources exploration |
Archive July 2020
Friday, 31 July 2020 | Accelerated Geoscience Program |
Friday, 24 July 2020 | Latest petroleum acreage releases now available for bidding |
Friday, 24 July 2020 | Feedback sought on proposed Mining Rehabilitation Fund rates for potash and salt minerals in brine operations |
Monday, 20 July 2020 | DMIRS launches Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2020-2022 |
Wednesday, 15 July 2020 | Resources sector projects apply for excellence |
Wednesday, 15 July 2020 | Stay out, stay safe and report abandoned mine features |
Friday, 3 July 2020 | $7 million boost to Kalgoorlie drill core library |
Friday, 3 July 2020 | McGowan Government continues to support resources sector during COVID-19 |
Archive July 2020
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 | Spatial datasets available in new GDA2020 datum |
Archive June 2020
Wednesday, 24 June 2020 | Have your say on aggression and violence in the workplace |
Friday, 19 June 2020 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Coal miner fined after worker fatally injured |
Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Western Australian scientists deliver new mineral exploration insights |
Thursday, 4 June 2020 | High level of approval performance continues |
Tuesday, 2 June 2020 | DMIRS publishes new consolidated Environmental Applications Procedure |
Archive May 2020
Monday, 25 May 2020 | Royalty rates for construction and industrial minerals fixed for five years |
Thursday, 21 May 2020 | DMIRS transitioning to a new geodetic datum |
Thursday, 21 May 2020 | Exploration applications show strong interest in Western Australia |
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 | Contractor fined $11,000 over telehandler incident |
Monday, 11 May 2020 | Guidance for petroleum title holders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic |
Thursday, 7 May 2020 | New procedures to support mining industry during COVID-19 |
Friday, 1 May 2020 | WA research streamlining the study of Earth’s earliest life forms |
Archive April 2020
Monday, 20 April 2020 | Extension for Awards nominations |
Thursday, 9 April 2020 | Lithium royalty amendments now in place |
Tuesday, 7 April 2020 | Tenement holders can apply for COVID-19 expenditure exemptions |
Monday, 6 April 2020 | Suspension on issuing Miner's Rights and Section 40E Permits |
Thursday, 2 April 2020 | DMIRS regional office counter service changes |
Thursday, 2 April 2020 | Stay informed about COVID-19 coronavirus |
Wednesday, 1 April 2020 | DMIRS works with stakeholders on COVID-19 coronavirus |
Archive March 2020
Archive February 2020
Wednesday, 26 February 2020 | Sunset Clause annual release |
Friday, 21 February 2020 | Applications open for Round 21 of EIS co-funded drilling |
Friday, 14 February 2020 | Seeking nominations of excellence from the resources sector |
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 | Release of new statutory guidelines for mining proposals and mine closure plans |
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 | Search is on for innovation and excellence in the resources sector |
Archive January 2020
Wednesday, 29 January 2020 | Register Interest now for Mineral and Petroleum Resource Leadership Roles in 2020 |
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 | Release of 'grandfather' mineral exploration reports |
Thursday, 16 January 2020 | Reminder to review plans for cyclone season |
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 | Industry consultation open for new annual assessment reporting templates |
Archive December 2019
Monday, 23 December 2019 | DMIRS responds to public feedback on new Statutory Guidelines |
Thursday, 19 December 2019 | Consultation opens on proposed stakeholder engagement guideline for hydraulic fracturing |
Thursday, 19 December 2019 | New lease of life for former Ellendale diamond mine |
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 | Contractor fined over Perth explosives cache |
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 | Mineral Title applications and transactions during Christmas and New Year |
Wednesday, 11 December 2019 | Public invited to comment on iconic natural heritage places where hydraulic fracturing will be prohibited |
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 | Latest petroleum acreage releases now available for bidding |
Thursday, 5 December 2019 | Office hours - December and January |
Tuesday, 3 December 2019 | The dangers of working in high-heat environments |
Archive November 2019
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 | Decommissioning, rehabilitation and closure of petroleum activities |
Friday, 22 November 2019 | Have your say on Statutory Guidelines for mining proposal and mine closure plans |
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 | Exploration increase a strong indicator for WA resources sector |
Archive October 2019
Archive September 2019
Friday, 27 September 2019 | BHP fined $50,000 after failure to close damaged road |
Wednesday, 25 September 2019 | Reminder about release of mineral exploration information |
Monday, 23 September 2019 | Record number of Western Australians employed in mining sector |
Friday, 20 September 2019 | Public comments open on ‘repackaged’ information for Mining Proposals and Mine Closure Plans |
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 | Public comments open for draft procedures for environmental applications and mining securities policy and procedure |
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 | Focus on State’s north at WA Petroleum Day |
Monday, 16 September 2019 | Regional Services Review |
Tuesday, 10 September 2019 | Drilling begins on Waukarlycarly well project |
Friday, 6 September 2019 | Hydraulic fracturing remains banned on 98 per cent of WA |
Archive August 2019
Monday, 26 August 2019 | New version of GeoVIEW.WA coming soon |
Friday, 23 August 2019 | Applications open for Round 20 of EIS co-funded drilling |
Friday, 23 August 2019 | MINEDEX update coming soon |
Friday, 23 August 2019 | Awards recognise excellence and innovation in resources sector |
Thursday, 22 August 2019 | RER eNewsletter now available online |
Tuesday, 20 August 2019 | New standards support successful mine closure |
Tuesday, 20 August 2019 | Streamline WA: Mining environmental approvals reform underway |
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 | Seismic study in southern WA to enhance earthquake knowledge |
Monday, 12 August 2019 | Joint venture to boost mining investment in Western Australia |
Archive July 2019
Monday, 29 July 2019 | Diesel emissions research now available |
Friday, 26 July 2019 | Free information session on diesel particulate research |
Monday, 22 July 2019 | National line-up for WA Petroleum Day |
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 | New Guidelines for Mineral Exploration Reports gazetted |
Friday, 12 July 2019 | New hydraulic fracturing approach aims for balance |
Tuesday, 9 July 2019 | Awards night to celebrate excellence in the resources sector |
Monday, 1 July 2019 | Mining Act fees and charges |
Archive June 2019
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 | Strong partnerships across Western Australia |
Wednesday, 19 June 2019 | Prospect magazine now available |
Friday, 7 June 2019 | Resources projects hoping to win gold |
Archive May 2019
Friday, 24 May 2019 | DMIRS launches Seven Golden Rules for prospecting |
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 | New look for approvals reporting |
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 | Battery materials stand out in co-funded drilling projects |
Monday, 6 May 2019 | GSWA embarks on a new airborne gravity survey in the Pilbara |
Archive April 2019
Friday, 26 April 2019 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work |
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 | ThinkSafe magazine continues to raise awareness |
Thursday, 18 April 2019 | New State Explosives Facility in Myalup officially opens |
Monday, 15 April 2019 | GSWA releases latest airborne gravity data |
Monday, 15 April 2019 | Resources Sector Awards closing soon |
Monday, 8 April 2019 | Drone guidelines give DMIRS a lift |
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 | A new Kimberley resources snapshot |
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 | Company fined following incident that killed underground mine worker |
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 | McGowan Government launches new FIFO mental health code |
Archive March 2019
Friday, 29 March 2019 | Environmental assessment workshops support guidance to industry |
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 | RER Group eNews now available online |
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 | Record sales and jobs in WA's resources sector for 2018 |
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 | Dangerous Goods Licensing is moving to Cannington |
Monday, 25 March 2019 | Goldfields core library helps explorer target prospects |
Friday, 22 March 2019 | Seismic survey gets underway |
Friday, 15 March 2019 | Reminder about release of mineral exploration information |
Friday, 15 March 2019 | Companies fined $112,000 and $64,000 after worker suffered broken jaw at Cloudbreak mine |
Thursday, 14 March 2019 | New transport safety group on track |
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 | Prospect magazine now available |
Thursday, 7 March 2019 | Applications now open for Round 19 of Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program |
Archive February 2019
Thursday, 7 March 2019 | DMIRS to decommission PoW-E online application form |
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 | Awards to recognise excellence in the State's resources sector |
Monday, 25 February 2019 | Awards to spotlight safety in WA workplaces |
Thursday, 21 February 2019 | Tailings Storage Facilities in Western Australia |
Thursday, 14 February 2019 | Karara fined $40,000 following crane collision |
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 | Mining company fined following incident that seriously injured worker |
Monday, 11 February 2019 | Burning ground for prospecting proves costly |
Wednesday, 6 February 2019 | Safety matters go online with ThinkSafe |
Archive January 2019
Thursday, 31 January 2019 | McGowan Government launches Future Battery Industry Strategy |
Friday, 25 January 2019 | Mining Rehabilitation Advisory Panel Expressions of Interest |
Thursday, 24 January 2019 | Register now for 2019 GSWA Open Day |
Thursday, 24 January 2019 | eMits improvements increases debt collection efficiencies |
Friday, 18 January 2019 | Collision data highlights safety lessons |
Tuesday, 15 January 2019 | Draft ground control guidance developed by department open for comment |
Archive December 2018
Friday, 21 December 2018 | Rare mineral find in WA sparks new interest in 30-year puzzle |
Thursday, 20 December 2018 | Stay safe this festive season |
Thursday, 20 December 2018 | GSWA scientist wins prestigious international award |
Thursday, 20 December 2018 | Stay safe when transporting dangerous goods |
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 | Leave festive fireworks to the professionals |
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 | The dangers of mine site access for recreational use |
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 | RER eNewsletter available online |
Wednesday, 5 December 2018 | Exploration Incentive Scheme stimulates rise in exploration |
Archive November 2018
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 | Government introduces strict new controls for hydraulic fracturing |
Thursday, 22 November 2018 | MRF Post Implementation Review complete |
Monday, 19 November 2018 | EIS paves way for new Fraser Range discoveries |
Friday, 16 November 2018 | Another lithium mine powers up in the Pilbara |
Friday, 16 November 2018 | Ellendale EOI reminder for mining operators |
Thursday, 15 November 2018 | Celebrating 130 years of geological excellence |
Tuesday, 13 November 2018 | The dangers of working in high heat environments |
Tuesday, 6 November 2018 | South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd fined $65,000 |
Monday, 5 November 2018 | Mining Rehabilitation Fund Yearly Report now available |
Archive October 2018
Wednesday, 31 October 2018 | Prospect magazine now available |
Monday, 29 October 2018 | Texcom Pty Ltd former supervisor fined $6000 |
Friday, 26 October 2018 | Western Australia’s resources sector continues to shine |
Thursday, 25 October 2018 | AMEC Services Pty Ltd fined $40,000 |
Thursday, 25 October 2018 | DMIRS Annual Report released online |
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 | Is your site ready for cyclone season? |
Friday, 19 October 2018 | DMIRS publishes Q&A for miners interested in reopening Ellendale diamond mine |
Friday, 12 October 2018 | DMIRS helps Meckering community commemorate 50th anniversary of earthquake |
Friday, 12 October 2018 | Last chance to buy tickets for the Awards for Excellence Ceremony |
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 | Murrin Murrin Operations fined $55,000 |
Tuesday, 9 October 2018 | New environmental guideline now available online |
Thursday, 4 October 2018 | WA Petroleum Day marks milestone in Commonwealth regulatory input |
Archive September 2018
Friday, 28 September 2018 | Collaboration the focus of China trip |
Thursday, 27 September 2018 | Latest resource statistics now available |
Thursday, 20 September 2018 | Perth Core Library notches up 1000 drill hole scans |
Monday, 17 September 2018 | Comment period for updated FIFO code closes soon |
Thursday, 13 September 2018 | Mines Safety Roadshows start next month |
Monday, 3 September 2018 | WA Petroleum Day tickets selling fast |
Archive August 2018
Wednesday, 29 August 2018 | DMIRS welcomes industry feedback on Regulation 86 |
Monday, 27 August 2018 | Celebrating excellence in the resources sector |
Monday, 27 August 2018 | DMIRS seeks expressions of interest in Ellendale diamond mine |
Friday, 24 August 2018 | Round 18 of Exploration Incentive Scheme Co-funded Drilling Program now open |
Friday, 24 August 2018 | Mineral Exploration reporting guideline amendments |
Thursday, 23 August 2018 | Updated FIFO code open for comment |
Friday, 17 August 2018 | Mine site leaders come together to talk safety |
Wednesday, 15 August 2018 | Community partnerships demonstrating enduring outcomes around WA |
Tuesday, 14 August 2018 | Modernising Work Health and Safety laws in WA - public comment closing soon |
Monday, 13 August 2018 | Safety innovations contending for award |
Tuesday, 7 August 2018 | Agricultural shows provide an opportunity to hear about dangerous goods safety |
Friday, 3 August 2018 | Spotlight on petroleum in WA |
Archive July 2018
Friday, 27 July 2018 | Five projects vying for prestigious Golden Gecko |
Friday, 20 July 2018 | Feedback reminder |
Thursday, 19 July 2018 | DMIRS updates FAQs for 2016 Mining Proposal Guidelines |
Thursday, 19 July 2018 | Carbon capture spotlight shines on Perth |
Thursday, 19 July 2018 | Prospect magazine now available |
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 | DMIRS adopts penalties for late royalty payments |
Friday, 13 July 2018 | Feedback sought for royalty related changes to Mining Regulations 1981 |
Friday, 13 July 2018 | High honours for Community Partnership Award judge |
Monday, 9 July 2018 | South West Hub geosequestration project gets a showing |
Friday, 6 July 2018 | Western Australia and China forge lasting scientific links |
Thursday, 5 July 2018 | Perth date added for exploration safety information sessions |
Monday, 2 July 2018 | Racist signs condemned by DMIRS |
Archive June 2018
Friday, 29 June 2018 | Guidelines for mineral exploration reports |
Friday, 29 June 2018 | Modernising Work Health and Safety laws in WA - an information session |
Thursday, 28 June 2018 | WA mineral exploration activity on the rise |
Thursday, 28 June 2018 | Exploration safety info session coming to Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
Thursday, 28 June 2018 | Excess tonnage procedure available online |
Tuesday, 26 June 2018 | MRF reports due 1 July |
Thursday, 21 June 2018 | MRF reporting reminder for tenement holders |
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 | Resources Sector Awards for Excellence nominations closed |
Tuesday, 19 June 2018 | Feedback sought for royalty related changes to Mining Regulations 1981 |
Tuesday, 5 June 2018 | Collaborative project delivers ground-breaking initiative |
Archive May 2018
Thursday, 31 May 2018 | GSWA eNewsletter now available |
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 | Exploration Incentive Scheme drives new exploration |
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 | Exploration site workshop incident |
Friday, 25 May 2018 | Non-Compliance and Incidents Reporting Guideline now online |
Monday, 21 May 2018 | DMIRS shares relinquishment paper update at GEMG |
Friday, 18 May 2018 | Exploration the focus for safety snapshot |
Friday, 11 May 2018 | DMIRS expects bumper prospecting season |
Friday, 11 May 2018 | DMIRS encourages early MRF report submissions |
Thursday, 10 May 2018 | WA resources sector gets exploration boost |
Wednesday, 9 May 2018 | DMIRS guidance note available for stakeholder comment |
Monday, 7 May 2018 | A new approach to resource sector approval performance reporting |
Thursday, 3 May 2018 | Airborne gravity survey to help understanding of Kimberley geology |
Tuesday, 1 May 2018 | Prospect magazine now available |
Archive April 2018
Thursday, 19 April 2018 | New code for close proximity fireworks |
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 | Inspectors sharing safety knowledge |
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 | New form for small mining operations now ready to use |
Thursday, 12 April 2018 | Resources Sector Awards closing soon |
Tuesday, 10 April 2018 | Transport company fined $14,000 for dangerous goods offences |
Tuesday, 10 April 2018 | Have your say on draft guidelines for Mineral Exploration |
Tuesday, 10 April 2018 | DMIRS ensures authorised access only to Ellendale ahead of EOI process |
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 | Snapshot looks at structural integrity on mine sites |
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 | Have your say on draft code targeting FIFO mental health |
Archive March 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018 | DMIRS presents at workshop in Kazakhstan |
Friday, 9 March 2018 | DMIRS attends the North American Prospector’s Expo (NAPE) in Houston |
Friday, 2 March 2018 | GSWA Open Day 2018 promotes world-class geoscience |
Friday, 2 March 2018 | Gold mining company fined $140,000 following worker's death |
Archive February 2018
Friday, 23 February 2018 | Minister launches Round 17 of Co-funded Drilling Program |
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 | Limestone Building Blocks Company fined $65,000 |
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 | Draft code targeting FIFO mental health open for comment |
Friday, 16 February 2018 | Annual safety report details accident and injury data |
Thursday, 15 February 2018 | New code helps mine sites plan for emergencies |
Thursday, 15 February 2018 | Awards to recognise excellence in the State’s resources sector |
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 | Strong community partnerships forged in the resources sector |
Monday, 12 February 2018 | Register now for Geological Survey Open Day |
Friday, 9 February 2018 | Latest edition of GSWA’s eNewsletter now online |
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 | Review period closing soon |
Archive January 2018
Thursday, 25 January 2018 | Latest safety snapshot now available |
Monday, 22 January 2018 | DMIRS offers PoW-Spatial training |
Friday, 19 January 2018 | DMIRS guidance on Risk Assessment and Environmental Outcomes now available |
Friday, 19 January 2018 | Mineral applications steady during December 2017 quarter |
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 | Towards 2020 progress report released |
Friday, 12 January 2018 | Critical Risks safety focus for 2018 |
Friday, 12 January 2018 | Resources Safety Matters magazine available now |
Wednesday, 10 January 2018 | Consultation period extended for revised form |
Tuesday, 9 January 2018 | Cyclone warning for North West |
Tuesday, 2 January 2018 | Tanami geological data available on GeoView |
Archive December 2017
Archive November 2017
Archive October 2017
Friday, 27 October 2017 | Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding achievement |
Thursday, 26 October 2017 | DMIRS Royalties Branch 2017 customer survey |
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 | Spruiking WA's decommissioning expertise to Gas Asia Summit in Singapore |
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 | Prospect magazine now available |
Thursday, 19 October 2017 | Petroleum exploration permit granted to Bunbury Energy |
Thursday, 19 October 2017 | Last chance to buy tickets for the Awards for Excellence Ceremony |
Monday, 16 October 2017 | Round 16 applications closing soon |
Wednesday, 11 October 2017 | Community Partnership Award finalists sharing knowledge with industry |
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 | Rail safety focus for Forum |
Friday, 6 October 2017 | GSWA eNewsletter now available |
Thursday, 5 October 2017 | FQM Australia Nickel Pty Ltd fined $65,000 for arc flash incident |
Archive September 2017
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Archive June 2017
Friday, 30 June 2017 | DMP Working on Wellness Program the best in the WA Public Service |
Monday, 26 June 2017 | Increases to Mines Safety Levy and Mining Tenement Rents for 2017-18 |
Thursday, 22 June 2017 | Regional DMP officers meet to share issues and discuss strategies |
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 | Ban for future uranium mining leases |
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 | MRF online reports due end of June |
Monday, 19 June 2017 | Expressions of Interest called for South West limestone operations |
Thursday, 15 June 2017 | New Petroleum Bill Changes maritime boundaries |
Thursday, 15 June 2017 | Avoca Mining Pty Ltd fined $20,000 for explosives charges |
Wednesday, 14 June 2017 | Environment eNewsletter now available |
Wednesday, 14 June 2017 | Thousands connecting online with DMP industry eNewsletters |
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 | Allanson Primary sow the seed at Black Diamond |
Thursday, 1 June 2017 | Revegetation works begin at Black Diamond |
Archive May 2017
Archive April 2017
Friday, 28 April 2017 | Raising the alarm to prevent injuries |
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 | DMP executives build on Asian relations |
Friday, 21 April 2017 | Resources Safety Matters magazine out now |
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 | DMP testing new mapping system before roll out |
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 | Stay safe this Easter when transporting dangerous goods |
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 | 2017 Awards for Excellence are now closed |
Friday, 7 April 2017 | The first Environment eNewsletter for 2017 now available |
Friday, 7 April 2017 | Latest edition of Prospect magazine now available |
Friday, 7 April 2017 | DMP seeks expressions of interest for Black Diamond revegetation |
Friday, 7 April 2017 | Positive response to information sessions in Kimberley |
Thursday, 6 April 2017 | Inspectors sharing safety knowledge |
Wednesday, 5 April 2017 | Dates added for new PoW-Spatial applications training |
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 | DMP releases 2016 resources industry statistics |
Archive March 2017
Tuesday, 28 March 2017 | Migrating sand dunes pose potential risks to roads, homes and infrastructure |
Thursday, 16 March 2017 | New WA petroleum exploration guideline |
Thursday, 16 March 2017 | New 2017 Major Resource Projects map now available |
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 | DMP releases new Partnership Guidelines |
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 | New inspector to focus on mental health and wellbeing |
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 | Additional Kalgoorlie forums for the new Mining Proposal Guideline and for small miners/prospectors |
Tuesday, 7 March 2017 | MRF rehabilitation works at Pro-Force addressing community concerns |
Wednesday, 1 March 2017 | GSWA contribution acknowledged in prestigious science journal |
Archive February 2017
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 | DMP testing new mapping system before roll out |
Friday, 24 February 2017 | GSWA Open Day showcases cutting edge geoscience |
Friday, 24 February 2017 | Workshops for new mining proposal guidelines well received |
Monday, 20 February 2017 | Talking about mental health and wellbeing |
Thursday, 16 February 2017 | Western Australia’s mining sector expertise shared at IMIS conference |
Wednesday, 15 February 2017 | Sharing knowledge with students |
Friday, 10 February 2017 | Graduate survey success for DMP |
Thursday, 9 February 2017 | Visit cements Sister State relationship with Andhra Pradesh |
Thursday, 9 February 2017 | DMP launches new spatial lodgement system for PoW applications |
Wednesday, 8 February 2017 | Awards to recognise excellence in the State’s resources sector |
Monday, 6 February 2017 | High level of approval performance continues |
Thursday, 2 February 2017 | Approval of WA’s largest gas storage facility to enhance energy security |
Archive January 2017
Tuesday, 21 February 2017 | On-line registrations close Wednesday for the 2017 GSWA Open Day |
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 | Black Diamond land tenure boundaries guide |
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 | Accessing State Government services |
Friday, 20 January 2017 | Firework deaths a tragic reminder |
Thursday, 19 January 2017 | DMP to host new Mining Proposal workshops |
Thursday, 12 January 2017 | WA’s resources safety regulation gets tick of approval |
Thursday, 5 January 2017 | Have you provided feedback on the emergency preparedness draft code of practice? |
Tuesday, 3 January 2017 | FQM Australia Nickel Pty Ltd fined $40,000 following tank rupture |
Archive December 2016
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Archive August 2016
Monday, 29 August 2016 | DMP well received at Mingenew Mid West Expo |
Friday, 26 August 2016 | What role do regulators have in enforcing corporate social responsibility? |
Tuesday, 23 August 2016 | Field Days a chance to field dangerous goods questions |
Monday, 22 August 2016 | Mine ventilation code released for comment |
Thursday, 18 August 2016 | China's ready to rock in Western Australia |
Monday, 15 August 2016 | Keeping dangerous goods safety on track |
Thursday, 11 August 2016 | Community invited to attend Pro-Force rehabilitation workshop |
Tuesday, 9 August 2016 | DMP set to engage with the stakeholders from the Mid West |
Thursday, 4 August 2016 | Disruption to online systems on Sunday |
Thursday, 4 August 2016 | New Onshore Oil Spill Contingency Plan guidelines released |
Wednesday, 3 August 2016 | New payment system launched |
Tuesday, 2 August 2016 | Fieldnotes out now |
Tuesday, 2 August 2016 | Have your say on safety reforms |
Archive July 2016
Friday, 29 July 2016 | Capel Community Open Day a success |
Thursday, 28 July 2016 | Safety focus for Mining After Dark |
Thursday, 28 July 2016 | African delegation takes part in mine closure course |
Friday, 22 July 2016 | DMP engaging with South West community |
Wednesday, 20 July 2016 | Crushing Services International Pty Ltd fined $60,000 for arc flash incident |
Friday, 15 July 2016 | Man stranded in isolated part of Goldfields a reminder of importance of carrying Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) |
Friday, 8 July 2016 | Top WA students awarded resources scholarships worth $330,000 |
Thursday, 7 July 2016 | DMP warning for prospectors to 'stick to the rules' |
Wednesday, 6 July 2016 | Latest edition of Prospect magazine now available |
Archive June 2016
Friday, 24 June 2016 | DMP Principal Project Officer wins prestigious IPAA Award |
Friday, 24 June 2016 | Industry to benefit from new guidelines |
Tuesday, 21 June 2016 | Open letter to the community - South West petroleum exploration |
Friday, 17 June 2016 | Huge Statewide response to inaugural Community Partnership Award |
Tuesday, 14 June 2016 | Training and workshop for prospectors in the Mid-West |
Monday, 13 June 2016 | Keeping up to date with your dangerous goods licences |
Monday, 13 June 2016 | GSWA shines in international scientific discovery |
Thursday, 9 June 2016 | Innovative exploration drilling receives $5.14M funding boost |
Thursday, 9 June 2016 | The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd fined $50,000 following Anderson Point incident |
Wednesday, 8 June 2016 | Safety focus for Mining After Dark |
Wednesday, 1 June 2016 | Auction of abandoned Ellendale mining plant |
Archive May 2016
Archive April 2016
Friday, 29 April 2016 | Community to have its say on Black Diamond plans |
Thursday, 28 April 2016 | DMP intends to auction remaining Ellendale equipment |
Wednesday, 27 April 2016 | Community Partnership Award deadline looms |
Thursday, 21 April 2016 | Inspection program hits the road |
Thursday, 21 April 2016 | DMP pays host to international visitors during LNG 18 |
Monday, 18 April 2016 | Action taken to reduce Ellendale’s environmental risks |
Monday, 11 April 2016 | Black Diamond Working Group visit site |
Friday, 8 April 2016 | Delegation's visit strengthens ties between WA and Kenya |
Friday, 8 April 2016 | New 2016 Major Resource Projects map now available |
Thursday, 7 April 2016 | Director General promotes WA at major investment conference |
Thursday, 7 April 2016 | Resources Safety biennial perceptions survey - deadline extended |
Wednesday, 6 April 2016 | Mineral Titles eNewsletter out now |
Monday, 4 April 2016 | DMP experts to speak at seminar |
Archive March 2016
Thursday, 31 March 2016 | Latest edition of Prospect out now |
Thursday, 31 March 2016 | DMP Director General welcomes new Minister and pays tribute to Bill Marmion |
Tuesday, 29 March 2016 | Deadline looms for Golden Gecko submissions |
Tuesday, 29 March 2016 | Black Diamond rehabilitation community consultation plans unveiled |
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 | DMP unveils new MRAP members |
Wednesday, 16 March 2016 | Environment eNewsletter now available |
Tuesday, 15 March 2016 | New guide to help manage psychosocial risks |
Thursday, 10 March 2016 | Give us your feedback on new DMP website |
Friday, 4 March 2016 | WA ranked top global jurisdiction for mining investment |
Friday, 4 March 2016 | Draft Materials Characterisation guidance unveiled |
Thursday, 3 March 2016 | Resources Safety Matters magazine out now |
Archive February 2016
Monday, 29 February 2016 | Landmark digital State map launched at GSWA Open Day |
Thursday, 25 February 2016 | Exact Mining Services fined $130,000 for Telfer fatality |
Thursday, 25 February 2016 | Sharing WA mining expertise with COMESA |
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 | Free software to aid explorers on show at GSWA Open Day |
Friday, 19 February 2016 | Feedback sought over new draft guideline |
Wednesday, 17 February 2016 | The dangers of heat stress |
Tuesday, 16 February 2016 | Online audits increase efficiency |
Monday, 15 February 2016 | Community Partnership Award team visit regional sites |
Friday, 12 February 2016 | DMP welcomes Northern Territory visitors |
Thursday, 11 February 2016 | Gas boost for Eastern Goldfields energy supply |
Friday, 5 February 2016 | DMP sets record for approvals |
Tuesday, 2 February 2016 | Golden Gecko nominations open |
Monday, 1 February 2016 | Nominations now open for Community Partnership Award |
Archive January 2016
Thursday, 21 January 2016 | DMP publishes MRF Yearly Report 2015 |
Monday, 18 January 2016 | Revised Low-Impact Activity Framework published |
Monday, 18 January 2016 | DMP visit to Africa a success |
Friday, 15 January 2016 | DMP unveils Abandoned Mine Policy |
Friday, 8 January 2016 | Bushfires sparked by illegal fireworks highlight dangers |
Thursday, 7 January 2016 | Help shape safety guideline |
Wednesday, 6 January 2016 | Have your say on draft guidelines |