Annual Report 2016-17

Western Australia’s strong resources sector continued to play a large role in the State’s development during  2016-17.

Year in numbers

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    7584Number of applications received

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    94.4%Percentage of applications finalised within target timelines

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    2232Number of Programme of Work (mineral exploration) applications received

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    $5.2bnIn Royalties collected on behalf of the State for 2016-17

Section highlights

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.