Annual Report 2016-17
Annual Report 2016-17
This annual report summarises the activities and performance of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) in 2016-17 against key objectives, services and challenges. As well as reporting on results for the 2016-17 financial year, the report also briefly looks to the year ahead when DMP will amalgamate with the Department of Commerce to form the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety from 1 July 2017.
Western Australia is one of the world’s most diversified resources jurisdictions, producing more than 50 different mineral commodities, making it a leading contributor to the State’s economy.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) is the regulator of this significant sector. The department’s strong regulatory framework, along with its innovative and adaptive management approach, contributed to the State being recognised as one of the world’s most attractive mining investment juridstictions.
This annual report provides an opportunity to showcase some of the department’s achievements during the past 12 months and has been structured to reflect the services, challenges and significant outcomes outlined in the department’s strategic plan.
“This annual report provides an opportunity to showcase some of the department’s achievements during the past 12 months.”
David Smith Acting Director General
7584Number of applications received
94.4%Percentage of applications finalised withing target timelines
2232Number of Programme of Work (mineral exploration) applications received
$5.2bnIn Royalties collected on behalf of the State for 2016-17
“Western Australia is one of the world’s most diversified resources jurisdictions, producing more than 50 different commodities, making it a leading contributor to the State’s economy.”
David Smith Acting Director General