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Environment eNews now available
The newsletter is one of a number of online publications from DMP....Read full article

A 3D Seismic Survey will be conducted in Harvey-Waroona in 2014.

3D Seismic Survey in Harvey-Waroona
A 3D Seismic Survey in the Harvey and Waroona shires is being conducted by the Department of Mines and Petroleum next year....Read full article

DMP Acting Executive Director for Petroleum, Jeff Haworth.

WA natural gas from shale regulations to reflect world-best
DMP top petroleum boss, Jeff Haworth, recently attended the World Shale Oil and Gas Summit to gain a better understanding about international standards for natural gas from shale regulation. ....Read full article

Mine closure planning is an integral part of mine development and operations planning.

Mine closure planning up for review
DMP and the EPA prepared the Mine Closure Guidelines in 2011 ....Read full article

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3D Seismic Survey in Harvey-Waroona
The survey will gather valuable geological data in the region

WA natural gas from shale regulations to reflect world-best
DMP top petroleum boss takes part in world Shale Oil and Gas Summit.

Mine closure planning up for review
Submissions are being called as part of a review into Mine Closure Guidelines

Natural Gas from Shale and Tight Rocks

Shale and Tight Gas in Western Australia

WA's regulations for petroleum activities ensure the safe and responsible development of natural gas from shale and tight rocks.

Uranium in Western Australia

Uranium mining in Western Australia will bring economic and sustainable benefits to the State. It will also become the State's most regulated mineral sector.

Safety Reform

The WA Government is committed to overhauling health and safety in the resources industry to protect those working in mining and petroleum.

Environment Reforms

The Reforming Environmental Regulation (RER) program will deliver greater certainty, confidence and clarity surrounding DMP's environmental regulatory system.