The Western Australian Government has released its fourth quarter approvals performance report, showing a 40 per cent boost in project applications through 2017.
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DMP approves Matsa Resources’ Fortitude gold project
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has approved Matsa Resources’ mining proposal and mine closure plan for its Fortitude gold project.
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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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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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Contractor fined for worker’s fatal crush incident
Rod Mitchell’s Transport and Exploration Services has been fined $110,000 for the death of a worker at the Woodie Woodie 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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Worker sustains burns, fractures after conveyor accident
A worker has been seriously injured after he was caught in a moving conveyor.
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WA DMP appoints new acting director general
The West Australian Department of Mines & Petroleum has appointed Dr. Tim Griffin as its new acting director general.
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Worker injured in arc flash incident
A WA worker has been burnt in a low voltage switchboard arc flash incident.
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Driller injured in helicopter fall
A drill offsider has been injured in a helicopter lifting incident.
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WA DMP sees positive results from environmental reforms
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has seen consistent levels of environmental compliance in WA.
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Miner fined after worker injured
The contractor for the Woodie Woodie mine’s process plant has been fined after a worker was seriously injured.
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WA launch world first autonomous mining safety codes
Western Australia has launched the world’s first code of practice for safe autonomous mining.
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Telehandler tips in Super Pit
A worker has been injured at the Superpit when a telehandler tipped over on Friday afternoon last week.
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WA sees quick exploration licence assessments
Western Australia has more than halved the time take to grant exploration licences in the state.
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Karara Mining fined for safety breach
Perth magistrates Court handed down a $40,000 fine to Karara Mining yesterday after they pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe working environment.
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First indigenous mines inspector in WA
Western Australia has employed its first Aboriginal mines inspector, who was welcomed into the role by mines minister Bill Marmion.
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New online exploration reporting system launched
A new online system for the submission of mineral exploration reports has been launched in Western Australia.
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Opportunities for Aboriginal jobs with DMP
The DMP will continue its commitment to creating employment opportunities with an Aboriginal Employment Strategy open day next month.
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WA Mining Rehabilitation Fund now at $30 million
WA mines and petroleum minister Bill Marmion has commended the Mining Rehabilitation Fund as “one of the Department’s biggest reforms”.
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