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• Thursday, 15 February 2018 Awards to recognise excellence in the State’s resources sector
• Tuesday, 13 February 2018 Strong community partnerships forged in the resources sector
• Tuesday, 06 February 2018 Review period closing soon
• Monday, 22 January 2018 DMIRS offers PoW-Spatial training
• Friday, 19 January 2018 DMIRS guidance on Risk Assessment and Environmental Outcomes now available
• Wednesday, 10 January 2018 Consultation period extended for revised form
• Thursday, 21 December 2017 Prospect magazine now available
• Friday, 15 December 2017 Environment eNewsletter available online
• Friday, 15 December 2017 Innovations improving environmental outcomes in the resources sector
• Wednesday, 06 December 2017 Sharing award winning safety and health innovations
• Thursday, 30 November 2017 Further feedback for Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan for low impact mining operations
• Monday, 27 November 2017 DMIRS develops notification of operator form
• Thursday, 23 November 2017 Awards for Excellence wrap-up
• Thursday, 16 November 2017 DMIRS calls for comment on environmental non-compliance and incidents reporting guidance note
• Thursday, 16 November 2017 DMIRS celebrates GIS Day
• Wednesday, 15 November 2017 Annual Report goes interactive
• Friday, 10 November 2017 New innovative Digital Core Atlas
• Friday, 10 November 2017 Mining Rehabilitation Fund Yearly Report now available
• Friday, 03 November 2017 Latest edition of Fieldnotes now online
• Thursday, 02 November 2017 Final call for feedback on Mining Proposal related guidance notes
• Wednesday, 01 November 2017 LIMO form commentary closing soon
• Friday, 27 October 2017 Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding achievement
• Tuesday, 24 October 2017 Prospect magazine now available
• Thursday, 19 October 2017 Last chance to buy tickets for the Awards for Excellence Ceremony
• Monday, 16 October 2017 Round 16 applications closing soon
• Wednesday, 11 October 2017 Community Partnership Award finalists sharing knowledge with industry
• Friday, 06 October 2017 GSWA eNewsletter now available
• Thursday, 28 September 2017 PoW spatial systems training dates added
• Thursday, 28 September 2017 Finalists for the 2017 Safety and Health Resources Sector Awards
• Wednesday, 27 September 2017 Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety launches TENGRAPH Web
• Wednesday, 27 September 2017 Geology presentations popular at Astro Rocks Fest
• Wednesday, 20 September 2017 Environment eNewsletter now available
• Friday, 15 September 2017 GSWA eNewsletter now available
• Thursday, 14 September 2017 DMIRS’ calls for feedback on Mining Proposal related guidance notes
• Thursday, 14 September 2017 Department of Mines and Petroleum Annual Report released
• Wednesday, 13 September 2017 Community partnerships in the spotlight for prestigious awards
• Wednesday, 13 September 2017 Call for industry comment on new approvals form
• Tuesday, 12 September 2017 Flora, fauna and technology vying for the coveted Golden Gecko Award
• Wednesday, 23 August 2017 DMIRS launches stakeholder identification tool
• Wednesday, 16 August 2017 Awards night to celebrate excellence in the resources sector
• Wednesday, 02 August 2017 More training dates for PoW applications
• Thursday, 27 July 2017 Workshop to promote abandoned mine site rehabilitation
• Wednesday, 19 July 2017 DMIRS begins drone trial
• Wednesday, 19 July 2017 Phillip Elliott Playford: a life of geology, exploration and history
• Wednesday, 12 July 2017 DMIRS partners with The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute
• Monday, 10 July 2017 DMIRS hosts prospector and small mine operators forum
• Tuesday, 04 July 2017 DMIRS expert delivers guest lecture at Murdoch University
• Friday, 30 June 2017 DMP Working on Wellness Program the best in the WA Public Service
• Thursday, 22 June 2017 Regional DMP officers meet to share issues and discuss strategies
• Tuesday, 20 June 2017 MRF online reports due end of June
• Monday, 19 June 2017 Expressions of Interest called for South West limestone operations
• Wednesday, 14 June 2017 Environment eNewsletter now available
• Tuesday, 13 June 2017 Allanson Primary sow the seed at Black Diamond
• Thursday, 01 June 2017 Revegetation works begin at Black Diamond
• Tuesday, 23 May 2017 Supportive response to revised submission process
• Thursday, 18 May 2017 DMP calls for comments on excess tonnage
• Wednesday, 10 May 2017 DMP initiative to integrate processes and IT systems
• Tuesday, 09 May 2017 West Kimberley students get down to earth with Careers Expo
• Friday, 05 May 2017 Exploration applications on the rise
• Thursday, 04 May 2017 New explanatory notes give greater clarity to petroleum explorers and titleholders
• Thursday, 04 May 2017 New Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to be formed
• Wednesday, 12 April 2017 2017 Awards for Excellence are now closed
• Friday, 07 April 2017 DMP seeks expressions of interest for Black Diamond revegetation
• Friday, 07 April 2017 The first Environment eNewsletter for 2017 now available
• Wednesday, 05 April 2017 Dates added for new PoW-Spatial applications training
• Tuesday, 04 April 2017 DMP releases 2016 resources industry statistics
• Tuesday, 28 March 2017 Migrating sand dunes pose potential risks to roads, homes and infrastructure
• Wednesday, 15 March 2017 DMP releases new Partnership Guidelines
• Tuesday, 14 March 2017 Additional Kalgoorlie forums for the new Mining Proposal Guideline and for small miners/prospectors
• Tuesday, 07 March 2017 MRF rehabilitation works at Pro-Force addressing community concerns
• Wednesday, 01 March 2017 GSWA contribution acknowledged in prestigious science journal
• Friday, 24 February 2017 GSWA Open Day showcases cutting edge geoscience
• Friday, 24 February 2017 Workshops for new mining proposal guidelines well received
• Tuesday, 21 February 2017 On-line registrations close Wednesday for the 2017 GSWA Open Day
• Thursday, 16 February 2017 Western Australia’s mining sector expertise shared at IMIS conference
• Thursday, 09 February 2017 Visit cements Sister State relationship with Andhra Pradesh
• Thursday, 09 February 2017 DMP launches new spatial lodgement system for PoW applications
• Wednesday, 08 February 2017 Awards to recognise excellence in the State’s resources sector
• Monday, 06 February 2017 High level of approval performance continues
• Tuesday, 24 January 2017 Black Diamond land tenure boundaries guide
• Thursday, 19 January 2017 DMP to host new Mining Proposal workshops
• Thursday, 22 December 2016 DMP releases land usage guide for Black Diamond
• Friday, 16 December 2016 Prospect Magazine December issue now available
• Wednesday, 14 December 2016 Environment eNewsletter now available
• Friday, 09 December 2016 Black Diamond case study presented to international mine management experts
• Thursday, 08 December 2016 MRF Yearly Report now available
• Friday, 25 November 2016 Western Australia's mining experience shared at African workshops
• Thursday, 24 November 2016 Environment Plan submission process available for public comment
• Wednesday, 16 November 2016 DMP moves to new office in Karratha
• Friday, 11 November 2016 South West Children's Book about Carbon Storage published in Chinese
• Thursday, 10 November 2016 Partnership Guideline available for stakeholder feedback
• Wednesday, 09 November 2016 New and improved DMP statistics digest out now
• Friday, 04 November 2016 Pro-Force Plant Site
• Friday, 04 November 2016 Stage 3 Rehabilitation Works at Black Diamond Completed
• Thursday, 03 November 2016 DMP wins Premier’s Award
• Wednesday, 02 November 2016 $7.3 million Perth Core Library upgrade opens 'on budget and on time'
• Friday, 28 October 2016 Mining company and Indigenous group win new Community Partnership Award
• Tuesday, 25 October 2016 Department of Mines and Petroleum launches Twitter
• Thursday, 20 October 2016 WA mineral exploration applications continue to increase
• Wednesday, 19 October 2016 Last chance to get your tickets for the 2016 Awards for Excellence
• Monday, 17 October 2016 An environmental planning guideline has been revised following DMP stakeholder engagement
• Tuesday, 11 October 2016 Finalists chosen for new Community Partnership Award
• Wednesday, 05 October 2016 Three weeks to go to 2016 Awards for Excellence
• Wednesday, 05 October 2016 WA revealed as destination of choice for mining investment
• Thursday, 29 September 2016 Environment eNewsletter now available
• Wednesday, 21 September 2016 Safety concerns addressed as works begin on abandoned mine sites
• Thursday, 15 September 2016 Tickets available now for 2016 Awards for Excellence
• Wednesday, 14 September 2016 New guidelines for onshore petroleum groundwater monitoring released
• Thursday, 08 September 2016 DMP briefing helps boost COMESA nation's resource development
• Monday, 05 September 2016 Focus on fauna as finalists compete for 2016 Golden Gecko awards
• Thursday, 18 August 2016 China's ready to rock in Western Australia
• Thursday, 11 August 2016 Community invited to attend Pro-Force rehabilitation workshop
• Thursday, 04 August 2016 New Onshore Oil Spill Contingency Plan guidelines released
• Friday, 29 July 2016 Capel Community Open Day a success
• Thursday, 28 July 2016 African delegation takes part in mine closure course
• Friday, 24 June 2016 Industry to benefit from new guidelines
• Wednesday, 01 June 2016 Auction of abandoned Ellendale mining plant
• Friday, 27 May 2016 Community workshop will seek views on Pro-Force site rehabilitation
• Thursday, 19 May 2016 DMP maintains approvals pace after December record
• Thursday, 05 May 2016 Delegation visit strengthens ties between WA and China
• Tuesday, 03 May 2016 DMP expertise on show at seminar
• Friday, 29 April 2016 Community to have its say on Black Diamond plans
• Thursday, 28 April 2016 DMP intends to auction remaining Ellendale equipment
• Monday, 18 April 2016 Action taken to reduce Ellendale’s environmental risks
• Monday, 11 April 2016 Black Diamond Working Group visit site
• Friday, 08 April 2016 Delegation's visit strengthens ties between WA and Kenya
• Monday, 04 April 2016 DMP experts to speak at seminar
• Thursday, 31 March 2016 DMP Director General welcomes new Minister and pays tribute to Bill Marmion
• Tuesday, 29 March 2016 Black Diamond rehabilitation community consultation plans unveiled
• Tuesday, 29 March 2016 Deadline looms for Golden Gecko submissions
• Wednesday, 23 March 2016 DMP unveils new MRAP members
• Wednesday, 16 March 2016 Environment eNewsletter now available
• Friday, 04 March 2016 Draft Materials Characterisation guidance unveiled
• Friday, 19 February 2016 Feedback sought over new draft guideline
• Friday, 12 February 2016 DMP welcomes Northern Territory visitors
• Tuesday, 02 February 2016 Golden Gecko nominations open
• Thursday, 21 January 2016 DMP publishes MRF Yearly Report 2015
• Monday, 18 January 2016 DMP visit to Africa a success
• Monday, 18 January 2016 Revised Low-Impact Activity Framework published
• Friday, 15 January 2016 DMP unveils Abandoned Mine Policy
• Wednesday, 06 January 2016 Have your say on draft guidelines
• Thursday, 17 December 2015 Perth and Peel Green Growth Plan for 3.5 million - outcomes for basic raw materials extraction
• Monday, 14 December 2015 Mining Rehabilitation Advisory Panel members wanted
• Friday, 04 December 2015 Ellendale first site to be gazetted under the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act
• Friday, 06 November 2015 Auction the first step toward mine site rehab
• Thursday, 05 November 2015 Perth Basin baseline monitoring project
• Friday, 30 October 2015 2015 Golden Gecko awarded to innovative micro-tunnel project
• Monday, 26 October 2015 South West exploration proposals do not include hydraulic fracturing
• Tuesday, 20 October 2015 Last chance to purchase Golden Gecko tickets
• Tuesday, 20 October 2015 Regulatory framework to guide future of shale and tight gas
• Wednesday, 14 October 2015 Environmental reform briefing for Goldfields stakeholders
• Wednesday, 14 October 2015 Environmental reform briefing for Goldfields stakeholders
• Friday, 09 October 2015 RER program delivering environmental reforms
• Thursday, 01 October 2015 Four weeks to go to the 2015 Golden Gecko Awards night
• Tuesday, 29 September 2015 Have your say on draft Mining Proposal guidelines
• Thursday, 24 September 2015 Sarah Bellamy named WA Telstra Business Women’s Award finalist
• Wednesday, 16 September 2015 Tickets now available for Golden Gecko Awards
• Tuesday, 15 September 2015 Mining Rehabilitation Fund recognised as Premier’s Awards finalist
• Thursday, 27 August 2015 Golden Gecko finalists for 2015 announced
• Friday, 31 July 2015 Mining Rehabilitation Fund learnings shared at Women in Mining event
• Wednesday, 29 July 2015 Feedback sought on draft Abandoned Mines Policy
• Monday, 20 July 2015 High compliance in MRF second year
• Wednesday, 15 July 2015 Native Title process begins for South West petroleum permit area
• Thursday, 09 July 2015 Environmental reform benefitting industry
• Tuesday, 12 May 2015 New calculator estimates MRF levy
• Thursday, 07 May 2015 Revised guidelines clarify mine closure requirements
• Friday, 01 May 2015 First MRF tenement managers’ forum a success
• Friday, 10 April 2015 Low-impact activity changes proposed
• Friday, 27 March 2015 Improving transparency of petroleum regulation
• Monday, 23 March 2015 Golden Gecko entry deadline approaching
• Tuesday, 03 February 2015 Facts outlined on environmental assessment fees
• Monday, 22 December 2014 Bilateral Agreements to streamline environmental approvals
• Friday, 19 December 2014 EPA release bulletin on hydraulic fracturing
• Thursday, 11 December 2014 December edition Environment eNews out now
• Thursday, 20 November 2014 DMP welcomes findings of Auditor General report
• Wednesday, 22 October 2014 Rehabilitation plans discussed at Black Diamond
• Wednesday, 15 October 2014 Industry gets opportunity to provide feedback on environmental reform
• Friday, 10 October 2014 In-water hull cleaning system scores 2014 Golden Gecko Award
• Friday, 03 October 2014 Public consultation period open for mining proposal reform
• Thursday, 02 October 2014 Last chance to purchase Golden Gecko tickets
• Thursday, 02 October 2014 Director General talks reform at nickel conference
• Wednesday, 01 October 2014 Millions in bonds returned on dead tenements
• Thursday, 25 September 2014 Two weeks to go to 2014 Golden Gecko Awards
• Tuesday, 23 September 2014 Feedback sought on draft Annual Environment Report guidelines
• Wednesday, 17 September 2014 Upcoming industry briefing session on RER projects
• Friday, 12 September 2014 Environment eNews out now
• Friday, 05 September 2014 Talking environmental reform at APPEA event
• Friday, 05 September 2014 DMP team visits Carnarvon to talk about shale and tight gas
• Thursday, 04 September 2014 DMP announced as finalist for Premier’s Awards
• Thursday, 04 September 2014 Shale and tight gas talks for Expo
• Wednesday, 20 August 2014 Nominees announced for 2014 Golden Gecko Awards
• Thursday, 14 August 2014 Environmental offset guidelines released
• Thursday, 10 July 2014 Kimberley visit raised awareness of shale and tight gas exploration
• Tuesday, 01 July 2014 Mining Rehabilitation Fund now mandatory

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