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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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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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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Australian Vanadium awarded 21-year mining lease
Australian Vanadium has secured a mining lease for its vanadium-titanium-iron project in Western Australia.
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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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State resource sectors respond to coronavirus impact
State resource sectors across Australia have responded to the coronavirus' impact on mining, putting contingency plans in place to stabilise the industry amid evolving travel bans in the country.
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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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