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:
- Applications for Clearing Permits
- Applications for Amendments to Clearing Permits
- Clearing Permits Granted
- Amended Clearing Permits Granted
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New Applications
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| Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents | Applicant | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Submission Closing Date |
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Menzies Goldfield Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 29/189 |
Shire of Menzies |
Waste Rock Dump |
7.5 ha |
24/05/2021 |
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Iluka Resources Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mineral Sands (Eneabba) Agreement Act 1975 |
Shire of Carnamah |
Rubbish Tip Rehabilitation |
0.607 ha |
17/05/2021 |
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Edna May Operations Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 77/2443, Mining Leases 77/88 and 77/124 |
Shire of Westonia |
Mineral Exploration |
2.1 ha |
10/05/2021 |
Submissions for Applications for clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
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 | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Amendment Requested | Submission Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Regis Resources Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 38/114, 38/237, 38/250, 38/283, 38/292, 38/302, 38/303, 38/316, 38/317, 38/319, 38/343, 38/344, 38/352, 38/354, 38/407, 38/498, 38/499, 38/500, 38/589, 38/630, 38/802, 38/939, 38/940, 38/943, 38/1091, 38/1092, 38/1247, 38/1249, 38/1250, 38/1251, 38/1257, 38/1258, 38/1259, 38/1260, 38/1261, 38/1262, 38/1263, 38/1264, 38/1268, 38/1269, 38/1270, 38/1277; Miscellaneous Licences 38/29, 38/133, 38/182, 38/202, 38/216, 38/226, 38/234, 38/238, 38/239, 38/242, 38/315 |
Shire of Laverton |
Mineral Production and Associated Infrastructure |
5,148 ha |
Increase the permit boundary, increase the amount of approved clearing and include additional tenure. |
10/05/2021 |
Submissions for Applications for amendments to clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
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 System Link | Related Documents | Permit Holder | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Permit Duration | Date Granted | Appeals Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sandfire Resources Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 52/1046, Miscellaneous Licences 52/122, 52/127 |
Shire of Meekatharra |
Construction and Operation of Airstrip and Associated Infrastructure |
70 ha |
6 August 2011 – 30 June 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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Sandfire Resources Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Miscellaneous Licences 52/125, 52/137, 52/152 |
Shire of Meekatharra |
Borefield Construction and Associated Activities |
35 ha |
15 October 2011 – 30 June 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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| Robe River Limited | Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Robe River) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 248SA (AML 70/248), Miscellaneous Licence 47/720 |
Shire of Ashburton |
Mineral Exploration, Hydrogeological, Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations, Mine Support Infrastructure and Associated Works. |
145 ha |
10 August 2013 – 31 December 2032 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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AWE Perth Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit | Petroleum Production Licence L4 |
Shire of Carnamah |
Rehabilitation |
5.75 ha |
7 May 2016 - 6 May 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 | ||
|
Aurumin Mt Dimer Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 77/427 |
Shire of Yilgarn |
Tailings Storage Facility |
21.35 ha |
28 January 2017 - 31 January 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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Sandfire Resources Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 52/1071, Miscellaneous Licence 52/170 |
Shire of Meekatharra |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
157.6 ha |
10 June 2017 – 30 June 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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Black Cat (Bulong) Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 25/350, 26/248, 26/364, 26/417, Miscellaneous Licences 25/23, 25/37, 25/49 |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
214.9 ha |
20 February 2021 – 19 February 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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Red 5 Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 37/155 |
Shire of Leonora |
Mineral Production and Associated Infrastructure |
73 ha |
29 May 2021 - 28 May 2026 |
06/05/2021 |
27/05/2021 |
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Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
General Purpose Lease 51/9, Mining Leases 51/6, 51/12, 51/31, 51/33, 51/53, 51/62, 51/75, 51/96, 51/203, 51/320, 51/321, 51/334, 51/374, 51/486, 51/496, 51/524, 51/568, 51/569, 51/572, 51/575, 51/581, 51/793, 51/794, 51/795, 51/819, 51/820, Miscellaneous Licences 51/18, 51/33, 51/34 |
Shire of Meekatharra |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
1,581.75 ha |
26 December 2020 - 25 December 2025 |
30/04/2021 |
21/05/2021 |
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Medallion Metals Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 74/53 |
Shire of Ravensthorpe |
Mineral Exploration |
1.02 ha |
22 May 2021 – 21 May 2026 |
29/04/2021 |
20/05/2021 |
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Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 20/98, 20/197 |
Shire of Cue |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
363 ha |
25 May 2021 - 24 May 2026 |
30/04/2021 |
21/05/2021 |
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Metals Exploration Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 69/535 |
Shire of Ngannyatjarraku |
Mineral Exploration |
5.233 ha |
26 May 2011 - 31 May 2026 |
22/04/2021 | 13/05/2021 | ||
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RCMA Australia Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Petroleum Production Licence L14 |
Shire of Irwin |
Petroleum Production and Associated Activities |
4.6 ha |
15 May 2021 – 14 May 2026 |
22/04/2021 |
13/05/2021 |
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Mount Gibson Mining Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 59/406, Miscellaneous Licence 59/54 |
Shire of Yalgoo |
Road Construction and Maintenance |
6.109 ha |
15 May 2021 – 14 May 2026 |
22/04/2021 | 13/05/2021 | ||
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Focus Minerals (Laverton) Pty Ltd |
Area Permit |
Mining Lease 38/37 |
Shire of Laverton |
Pipeline Corridor and Access Road for Quarry |
1.147 ha |
15 May 2021 - 14 May 2023 |
22/04/2021 | 13/05/2021 | ||
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Corona Minerals Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 15/1828 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral Production |
150 ha |
15 May 2021 – 14 May 2026 |
22/04/2021 | 13/05/2021 | ||
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Redstone Resources Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licences 69/2450, 69/3456 |
Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku |
Mineral Exploration |
6.1 ha |
8 May 2021 – 7 May 2026 |
15/04/2021 |
6/05/2021 |
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.
All appeals to be sent to the Appeals Convenor, Level 22 Forrest Centre, 221 St Georges Tce, PERTH WA 6000 (08) 6364 7990
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