http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/4868.aspx Latest News Articles from Department of Mines and Petroleum en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:48:21 UTC RedDot CMS 7.5.1.48 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14603.aspx The Department of Mines and Petroleum is looking to assist resource companies in navigating government assessment and approval processes. Tuesday, 7 February 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14603.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14601.aspx WA's resources sector is encouraged to apply for this year's Golden Gecko Awards for Envrionmental Excellence Monday, 6 February 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14601.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14491.aspx On 1 January 2012 a number of changes, including the introduction of new levies, were introduced to the State's petroleum and geothermal industry. Monday, 23 January 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14491.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14441.aspx 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. Monday, 16 January 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14441.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14416.aspx An independent review of the Mining Industry Advisory Committee was commissioned by DMP to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the committee. Thursday, 12 January 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14416.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14385.aspx Indigenous students attended a careers day held by the David Wirrpanda Foundation and Department of Mines and Petroleum. Friday, 6 January 2012 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14385.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14326.aspx DMP is seeking public comment for draft environmental regulations relating to the State’s petroleum and geothermal sectors. Thursday, 22 December 2011 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14326.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14324.aspx The latest edition of Prospect magazine, Western Australia’s international resources development magazine, is now available. Wednesday, 21 December 2011 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14324.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14266.aspx The latest Mineral and Petroleum Statistics Digest 2010-11 shows that Western Australia’s resources sector continues to be the backbone of the State’s economy. Friday, 9 December 2011 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14266.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14262.aspx The security of Western Australia’s mining future received a boost today with $6 million awarded under the State Government’s Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program. Wednesday, 7 December 2011 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/7105_14262.aspx