The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum is testing a new online version of its Tenegraph mapping system that can determine land available for mineral exploration.
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WA DMP appoints first mental health and wellbeing inspector
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has appointed its first mental health and wellbeing inspector of mines, Amy Douglas-Martens.
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Altura’s Pilgangoora lithium project hits next milestone
Altura Mining’s Pilgangoora lithium project is another step closer to full production after the Western Australian department of mines (DMP) approved its project management plan.
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DMP grants mining lease for WA gold project
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has granted Echo Resources a mining lease for the Julius gold project.
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Nifty Copper fined over rock fall death
Nifty Copper, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Minerals, has been fined $60,000 following the death of an underground worker at the Nifty Copper mine last year.
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Remediation begins for abandoned WA mine
Rehabilitation of the closed Black Diamond site in WA has commenced – the first of four to be remediated under the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Abandoned Mines Program.
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WA welcomes new mining minister
Western Australia will soon welcome Member for Churchlands Sean L’Estrange as the new Mines and Petroleum Minister.
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Crane head sheaves flagged for inspection
The DMP has warned crane operators and other competent persons to properly inspect head sheaves on their machines prior to operation.
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Latest exploration funding round to drive growth
A fresh round of funding for exploration in Western Australia is expected to boost the industry and help continue a recent surge in gold exploration spending.
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Telehandler hydraulics linked to tipping incident
An incident report from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has warned EWP and telehandler operators about the danger of impact to hydraulic valve check blocks on outriggers and hydraulic rams.
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Haul truck fatality leads to seatbelt warnings
Haul truck operators have been reminded to always wear their seatbelts while driving, in the latest significant incident report from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
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New DMP website to go live
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum will launch their new “modern and clean” website next week, on Tuesday 24 November.
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Worker injured by chemical burns after hose rupture
Investigations are ongoing into an incident in which a worker was subjected to serious chemical burns at a processing plant after failure of a rubber hose.
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Mount Gibson fined for safety breaches
Mount Gibson mine has been fined $30,000 for safety breaches relating to work at heights.
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Roy Hill crane incidents continue to escalate
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after another crane incident, this time involving a man cage.
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Regulatory burdens to reduce in WA
WA mines minister Bill Marmion has tabled a new bill in parliament which will consolidate environmental management provisions in the Mining Act 1978 into one part.
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Data miners warned to stay out of DMP
The WA DMP has introduced a new system which will prevent large miners from getting the upper hand in applying for newly surrendered tenements.
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Another crane safety incident at Roy Hill mine
Another incident involving cranes has put the safety spotlight back on Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine.
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Overhaul for safety legislation in WA
WA state government has committed to modernising safety legislation in mining and petroleum industries, inviting submissions to the consultation process.
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WA DMP recognised as one of world’s best resources regulators
An international mining and energy law expert has dubbed the WA DMP as one of the top three regulatory organisations in the world.
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