http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/4868.aspx Latest News Articles from Department of Mines and Petroleum en-us Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:11:08 UTC RedDot CMS 7.5.1.48 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10184.aspx The Goldfields-Esperance region will remain as one of the most important areas in Australia for mineral production according to Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore. Friday, 19 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10184.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10104.aspx Explorers can now apply for up $150,000 for a multihole project or up to $200,000 for a single deep target to support innovative drilling in Western Australia’s under-explored areas under the Co-funded Government Industry Drilling Program. Monday, 15 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10104.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10171.aspx Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore quashed rumours of a possible health risk from radiation at a decommissioned uranium testing site near Kalgoorlie-Boulder, following completion of testing at the site. Wednesday, 10 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10171.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10170.aspx The State Government has granted 10 new exploration permits to companies looking to develop geothermal energy projects in Western Australia. Tuesday, 9 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10170.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10164.aspx THE Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) have congratulated DMP for its commitment to improving the approvals process. Thursday, 4 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10164.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10150.aspx Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has thrown a lifeline to Kalgoorlie’s financially-strapped Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame (APMHF). Wednesday, 3 March 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10150.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10068.aspx The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) continues to show improvements against timeline targets for key approval processes in its fourth quarterly report for 2009. Wednesday, 17 February 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_10068.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9994.aspx Woodside Energy Ltd (operator), BHP Billiton (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd and Shell Development Australia Pty Ltd have selected the Government’s preferred site. Wednesday, 10 February 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9994.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9961.aspx A huge boost in employment and a cash injection would help Boddington and surrounding towns become a significant mining centre with the recent official opening of Newmont Mining Corporation’s gold mine. Thursday, 4 February 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9961.aspx http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9959.aspx Nominations are now open for the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Golden Gecko Awards for Environmental Excellence. Wednesday, 3 February 2010 http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/rss/7105_9959.aspx