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DMP helping industry navigate assessment process
The Department of Mines and Petroleum is looking to assist resource companies in navigating government assessment and approval processes.....Read full article
2012 Golden Gecko entries now open!
WA's resources sector is encouraged to apply for this year's Golden Gecko Awards for Envrionmental Excellence....Read full article
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Petroleum safety reforms take effect
On 1 January 2012 a number of changes, including the introduction of new levies, were introduced to the State's petroleum and geothermal industry.....Read full article
Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
To aid those working in the Western Australian minerals industry, Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice to help identify hazards and risk factors associated with drilling operations. ....Read full article
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DMP helping industry navigate assessment process
DMP has scoped the approvals required to undertake exploration and mining activities in Western Australia.
2012 Golden Gecko entries now open!
Opportunity for WA's resource sector to be recognised for environmental excellence
Petroleum safety reforms take effect
Significant changes to petroleum and geothermal energy safety in Western Australia have been introduced.
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Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice for drilling exploration.
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Shale, Tight and Coal Seam Gas
WA's regulation of alternative gas activities, including hydraulic fracturing, ensures the safe and sustainable development of shale, tight and coal seam gas for the State.
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.
Petroleum Reforms
The Federal Government has committed to a suite of reforms to offshore petroleum regulation starting next year. These reforms will change WA’s regulatory role.
Latest Updates
DMP 2010-11 Annual Report
Exploration Incentive Scheme
Application Advertising
The annual report provides an overview of the Department of Mines and Petroleum operations and compliance with legislative and Government policy requirements.
The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State's resources sector.
Tenement Application Advertising Pilot Project
The Mining Industry Liaison Committee (MILC) has initiated a pilot project to publish Tenement Application Advertising on the Departments website as part of the processing an application. The pilot will run in parallel with the existing 'mandatory' newspaper based advertising process. The pilot commenced on the 14th February 2011 and will run for an initial period of 3 months.
