An independent expert has been appointed to review the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s (DMIRS) protocols for responding to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the mining industry.
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WA moves to accelerate exploration approvals
Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has endorsed a plan to accelerate exploration and mining approvals in the state following a significant increase in applications this financial year.
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Mulga Rock and roll: Vimy gets green light
Vimy Resources has achieved “substantial commencement” at its Mulga Rock uranium project following confirmation by the WA DWER.
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Vimy moves with haste at Mulga Rock uranium
Vimy Resources has begun development of the Mulga Rock uranium project in Western Australia, after receiving approval for its operational radiation management plan (ORMP).
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Licensing lingo made clear by WA Department
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has provided updated information on the criteria for explorers and prospectors, highlighting land disturbance limits.
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Approvals acceleration to fast track WA economy
The WA Government has invested a record amount to accelerate project approvals across several agencies including the DMIRS.
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Classic Minerals edges Kat Gap closer to production
Classic Minerals has commissioned its Gekko gold processing plant for the company’s flagship Kat Gap gold project in Western Australia.
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Fire halts Sino Iron processing
CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) has resumed production at the Sino Iron mine in Western Australia after a fire suspended activities at the Pilbara site yesterday.
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WA gold, nickel sales surge alongside iron ore
Western Australia has achieved record sales and employment in its mineral and petroleum industry in 2020 despite the hard border impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WA government offers expenditure relief for explorers
Exploration companies in Western Australia can apply for an expenditure exemption from the state government if they are unable to meet the tenement's expenditure requirements.
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WA to reduce processing time for exploration applications
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) plans to halve processing timeframes for exploration applications.
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WA achieves record mining employment figures
Western Australia’s mining industry has continued to thrive off record commodity sales and prices, reporting a boost in employment numbers that reached unseen levels.
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Western Australia encourages exploration through drilling program
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry, Regulation and Safety has called for applications for round 20 of the exploration incentive scheme’s (EIS) co-funded exploration drilling program.
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Sheffield granted WA Government approval for Thunderbird project
Sheffield Resources has received a mining lease for the Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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FIFO code of practice up for review in WA
The McGowan government has released an updated draft FIFO code of practice to protect Western Australians' mental health in the workplace.
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Mining approvals take two years
The WA Department of Mines have released figures showing it takes just over two years for a new mining project to reach final approval in the state.
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