The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety advertises clearing permit applications received and decisions made, each week. Clearing permit applications received are available for public submissions and/or registrations of interest. Clearing Permit decisions made are available for public appeal.
Submissions or Appeals are to be made within the time period specified in the advertisement.
The weekly advertisements include:
New Applications
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Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents | Applicant | Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Reason for Re-advertising | Size (ha) | Submission Closing Date |
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10330/1 |
Beach Energy (Perth Basin) Limited |
Beharra Springs |
Purpose Permit |
Production Licence L11 |
Shire of Irwin |
Flowline construction and associated infrastructure |
2.47 |
10/10/2023 |
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Peter Gibson |
Bullabulling Gravel Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 15/1349; Miscellaneous Licence 15/326 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral production and associated activities |
31 ha |
06/10/2023 |
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10297/1 |
BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd |
Wedgetail Stage 1 |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 53/35, 53/36, 53/55, 53/238, 53/239, 53/240, 53/241, 53/242, 53/949, 53/1114 and Miscellaneous Licences 53/244, 53/247, 53/276 |
Shire of Wiluna |
Mineral production and associated activities |
300 |
3/10/2023 |
Submissions for Applications for clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.
Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety,
100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
Amendment Applications
Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents |
Applicant |
Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Amendment Requested | Submission Closing Date | Re- advertised Reason |
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Mt Ida Gold Pty Ltd |
Mt Ida Lithium Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 29/2, 29/165 |
Shire of Menzies |
Mineral production and associated activities |
246 ha |
Amendment to correct an administrative error |
22/09/2023 |
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2160/4 |
BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
Ninga Exploration Project | Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244 SA (AML 70/244) |
Shire of East Pilbara |
Mineral exploration, hydrological investigations, geotechnical |
105 ha |
Amendment to extend the duration of the permit and clearing period, update the permit holder name, amend the permit boundary and remove condition 9 from the permit |
22/09/2023 |
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3202/5 |
Northern Star (Carosue Dam) Pty Ltd |
Wallbrook Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 31/172 |
Shire of Menzies |
Mineral production and associated activities |
190 ha |
Extend permit duration and increase the area authorised to clear to 190 hectares |
29/09/2023 |
Submissions for Applications for amendments to clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.
Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety,
100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
Granted Applications - New and Amended
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Clearing Permit Sytem Link |
Related Documents |
Permit Holder & Project |
Permit Type |
Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose |
Size (ha) | Permit Duration |
Date Granted |
Appeals Closing Date |
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Permit |
Urban Resources Pty Ltd - Hawkins Road Sand Mine |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 70/1284 |
City of Wanneroo |
Mineral production |
23.117 ha |
14 October 2023 – 13 October 2028 |
21/09/2023 |
12/10/2023 |
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CPS 10283/1 | Permit | Urban Resources Pty Ltd - Boundary Road Sand Mine | Purpose Permit | Mining Lease 70/1329 | City of Wanneroo, City of Swan | Mineral production |
19.542 ha |
14 October 2023 – 13 October 2028 | 21/09/2023 | 12/10/2023 |
Permit |
Ngungaju Lithium Operations Pty Ltd - Pilgangoora Lithium Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 45/1230, 45/1231, 45/1260; Miscellaneous Licences 45/400, 45/401, 45/404, 45/416 |
Shire of East Pilbara |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
454.58 ha |
12 November 2016 – 12 November 2028 |
19/09/2023 |
10/10/2023 |
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Permit |
Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd - Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 45/78, 45/333, 45/511, 45/1256 |
Shire of East Pilbara |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
1,330.10 ha |
3 November 2018 - 31 December 2028 |
19/09/2023 |
10/10/2023 |
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CPS 8278/2 | Permit | AGI Development Group Nominees Pty Limited - Ashburton West Pipelines | Purpose Permit | Petroleum Pipeline Licences 16, 19, 20, 103, 112; Production Licence 9 |
Shire of Ashburton | Pipeline maintenance and associated activities | 227 ha | 21 September 2019 – 20 September 2028 | 19/09/2023 | 10/10/2023 |
Permit |
Crimson Metals Pty Ltd - Mt Gibson Gold Project Accommodation Village |
Area Permit |
General Purpose Lease 59/48 |
Shire of Yalgoo |
Accommodation Village |
7.7 ha |
12 October 2023 - 11 October 2025 |
19/09/2023 |
10/10/2023 |
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North West Quarries Pty Ltd - Pippingarra Quarry |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 45/258 |
Town of Port Hedland |
Mineral production and associated activities |
72.6 ha |
5 October 2023 – 4 October 2028 |
12/09/2023 |
03/10/2023 |
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CPS 8087/3 | Permit |
Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd - Central Murchison Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 20/17, 20/21, 20/22, 20/78, 20/99, 20/102, 20/103, 20/104, 20/171, 20/192, 20/202, 20/218, 20/252, 20/256, 20/297, 20/299, 20/301, 20/332, 20/354, 20/456, 21/7, 21/14, 21/44, 21/49, 21/65, 21/75, 21/89, 21/96; |
Shire of Cue |
Mineral production and associated activities |
319 ha |
8 September 2018 – 7 September 2028 |
07/09/2023 |
28/09/2023 |
Appeals against a grant of a clearing permit , appeals against the refusal to grant a permit, refusal to permit all clearing;
an amendment, revocation or suspension of a clearing permit; or the conditions of permit must be made within 21 days
of the applicant receiving notification of the decision.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.
Appeals may be lodged online with the Appeals Convenor. For further information about lodging or the appeals process,please visit www.appealsconvenor.wa.gov.au.
If you have any queries, please contact the Office of the Appeals Convenor on (08) 6364 7990 or email to admin@appealsconvenor.wa.gov.au
All Matters Not for Public Comment or Appeal
Clearing Referrals - Not for public comment or appeal
Referral System Link | Referrer | Location Details | Documents (FTP) | Size (ha) | Decision | Decision Date |
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REF 10276/1 | Alcoa of Australia Limited | Mineral Lease 1SA | Referral | 12 ha | Permit Required | 24-08-2023 |
Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd |
Mining Leases 77/606, 77/990, 77/1038 |
6.5 ha |
Permit not required |
03-Aug-23 |
Surrender and Refusal Applications – Not for public comment or appeal
Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents | Permit Holder and Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Size (ha) | Decision | Decision Date |
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CPS 2551/4 | 2551/4 |
Robe River Mining Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Robe River) Agreement Act 1964 Mineral Lease 248SA (AML 70/248) |
Shire of Ashburton |
32.1 ha |
Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit |
22/08/2023 |
2193/4 |
BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd - Leinster Nickel Operations |
Purpose Permit |
Nickel (Agnew) Agreement Act 1974, Mineral Lease 255SA (AML 70/255), Mining Leases 36/156, 36/230 |
Shire of Leonora |
80 ha |
Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit |
13/06/2023 | |
3094/3 | BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd - Mount Keith Mine Project | Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 53/56, 53/57, 53/165, 53/166, 53/167, 53/218, 53/462, 53/489 |
Shire of Wiluna |
200 ha | Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit | 13/06/2023 | |
7439/1 | BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd - Yakabindie Nickel Project | Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 36/246, 36/422 |
Shire of Leonora | 3 ha | Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit | 13/06/2023 | |
8000/3 | BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd - Camelot Project | Purpose Permit |
General Purpose Leases 36/50, 36/51, Mining Leases 36/87, 36/102, 36/103, 36/131, 36/439 |
Shire of Leonora | 502 ha | Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit | 13/06/2023 | |
8165/1 |
Northern Star Resources Limited - Paradigm Gold Mine Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 16/548 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
300 ha | Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit | 13/06/2023 |
Decision to amend a clearing permit under section 51 K(2)(b) - Not for public comment or appeal
Clearing Permit System Link |
Related Documents |
Permit Holder and Project |
Permit Type |
Tenure | Shire |
Size (ha) |
Permit Duration | Decision | Date |
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Refusal |
Silver Lake (Integra) Pty Ltd - Randalls Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 25/125, 25/133 |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
125 ha | 3 January 2015 - 30 April 2025 | Application Refused | 27/7/2023 | |
Australian Garnet Pty Ltd - Balline Garnet Mine | Purpose Permit | Mining Lease 70/1280, Miscellaneous Licence 70/134 | Shire of Northampton | 90 ha | 25 December 2010 - 31 December 2025 | 22/06/2023 |
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