The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety advertises clearing permit applications received and decisions made, each week. Clearing permit applications received are available for public submissions and/or registrations of interest. Clearing Permit decisions made are available for public appeal.
Submissions or Appeals are to be made within the time period specified in the advertisement.
The weekly advertisements include:
New Applications
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Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents | Applicant | Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Submission Closing Date |
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9751/1 |
Hamersley Resources Limited |
Rhodes Ridge Project |
Purpose Permit |
Temporary Reserves 70/4192, 70/4266, 70/4267, 70/4737, 70/4882, 70/4883, 70/4884 |
Shire of East Pilbara |
Mineral Exploration, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Investigations, Camp and Associated Activities |
1,500 ha |
08/07/2022 |
|
9735/1 |
Iluka Resources Limited |
West Mine Void Rehabilitation Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mineral Sands (Eneabba) Agreement Act 1975, Mining Lease 267SA (AM 70/267) |
Shire of Carnamah |
Mine site rehabilitation |
4.517 ha |
05/07/2022 |
|
9728/1 |
Onslow Salt Pty Ltd |
Onslow Salt Potable Water Treatment Plant Project |
Area Permit |
Onslow Solar Salt Agreement Act 1992, General Purpose Lease 8SA (G8 SA) |
Shire of Ashburton |
Potable Water Treatment Plant |
0.525 ha |
28/06/2022 |
|
9730/1 |
Burford Mining Australia Pty Ltd |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 59/2199 |
Shire of Dalwallinu |
Mineral Exploration and Associated Activities |
0.9 ha |
24/06/2022 |
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9749/1 |
Bulletin Resources Limited |
Ravensthorpe Lithium Project |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 74/655 |
Shire of Ravensthorpe |
Mineral Exploration |
7 ha | 24/06/2022 |
Submissions for Applications for clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
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Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety,
100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
Amendment Applications
Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents |
Applicant |
Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose | Size (ha) | Amendment Requested | Submission Closing Date |
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8843/3 |
Black Cat (Bulong) Pty Ltd |
Bulong Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 25/24, 25/91, 25/129, Miscellaneous Licence 25/62 |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
161 ha |
Increase the permit boundary by 120 ha, increase the amount of clearing authorised by 53.71 ha, and add tenure |
15/07/2022 |
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MacPhersons Reward Pty Ltd |
Coolgardie Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 15/40, 15/128, 15/147, 15/148, 15/1808 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral Production |
150 ha |
Increase the area of authorised clearing by approximately 43 ha, increase the permit boundary by approximately 204 ha, include additional tenure and extend the permit duration by five years |
8/07/2022 |
Submissions for Applications for amendments to clearing permits are to be made within the time frame specified in the Advertising Closing Date.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.
Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety,
100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
Granted Applications - New and Amended
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Clearing Permit Sytem Link |
Related Documents |
Permit Holder & Project |
Permit Type |
Tenure | Shire | Clearing Purpose |
Size (ha) | Permit Duration |
Date Granted |
Appeals Closing Date |
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9506/1 |
Kumarina Resources Pty Ltd - Malcom Challenger Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 39/399, 39/400, 39/1068 |
Shire of Leonora |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
100 ha |
16 July 2022 - 15 July 2027 |
23/06/2022 | 14/07/2022 | |
9541/1 |
Pilbara Energy (Generation) Pty Ltd - North Star Junction Solar Project |
Purpose Permit |
Miscellaneous Licences 45/515, 45/589 |
Town of Port Hedland |
Solar Farm and Associated Infrastructure |
353.2 ha |
19 July 2022 – 18 July 2027 |
24/06/2022 | 15/07/2022 | |
9743/1 |
Golden Mile Milling Pty Ltd - Lakewood Mill Tailings Storage Facility 2 Project |
Area Permit |
Mining Lease 26/242 |
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
Construction of an Additional Tailings Storage Facility and Associated Infrastructure |
40 ha |
16 July 2022 - 15 July 2024 |
23/06/2022 |
14/07/2022 |
|
9504/1 |
Lake Austin Mining Pty Ltd - White Well Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 20/54 |
Shire of Cue |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
123.51 ha |
12 July 2022 – 11 July 2027 |
17/06/2022 |
8/07/2022 |
|
9513/1 |
Focus Operations Pty Ltd - Greenfields Expansion Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 15/154, 15/645, 15/1432 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
60 ha |
12 July 2022 – 11 July 2027 | 17/06/2022 | 8/07/2022 | |
Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd - Eastern Range Project |
Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mineral Lease 4SA (AML 70/4), Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mineral Lease 246SA (AML 70/246) |
Shire of Ashburton |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
600 ha |
9 April 2011 – 31 December 2032 |
14/06/2022 |
5/07/2022 |
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CPS 4532/12 | 4532/12 | Argyle Diamonds Limited - Argyle Diamond Mine | Purpose Permit | Diamond (Argyle Diamond Mines Joint Venture) Agreement Act 1981, Mining Lease 259SA (AM 70/259), Mining Lease 80/114, Miscellaneous Licences 80/1, 80/11, 80/24, 80/53 | Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | Mineral Exploration, Mineral Production and Associated Activities | 416 ha | 5 November 2011 – 5 November 2032 | 14/06/2022 |
5/07/2022 |
5926/8 |
BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd - Western Ridge Project |
Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244SA (AML 70/244), Iron Ore (McCamey’s Monster) Agreement Authorisation Act 1972, Mining Lease 266SA (AM 70/266), Miscellaneous Licence 52/199 |
Shire of East Pilbara |
Mineral Exploration, Hydrogeological Investigations, Creek Diversion, Fly Rock Damage, Communications Towers, Geotechnical Investigations and Associated Works |
400 ha |
24 May 2014 - 30 November 2029 |
14/06/2022 |
5/07/2022 |
|
9383/2 |
Aurenne MIT Pty Ltd - Mt Ida Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licences 29/790, 29/921, 29/970, 29/971, 29/973, 29/993, 29/1007, 29/1008, 29/1014, 29/1016, General Purpose Leases 29/29, 29/30, 29/31, 29/32, Mining Leases 29/150, 29/151, 29/421, Miscellaneous Licences 29/137, 29/139, 29/145, 29/153, 29/154, 29/157, 29/158, 29/159, 29/160, 29/161 |
Shire of Menzies |
Mineral Exploration, Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
1,000 ha |
1 March 2022 – 28 February 2027 |
14/06/2022 | 5/07/2022 | |
5083/2 |
Chevron Australia Pty Ltd - Barrow Island Project |
Purpose Permit |
Petroleum Lease L 1H (R2) |
Shire of Ashburton |
Installation and Operation of an Asphalt Batching Plant and Laydown Area |
1.65 ha |
1 September 2012 – 30 September 2027 |
09/06/2022 |
30/06/2022 |
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9434/1 |
Evolution Mining (Mungari) Pty Ltd - Paradigm Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 16/548 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral Production |
300 ha |
2 July 2022 – 1 July 2027 |
09/06/2022 |
30/06/2022 | |
9477/1 |
VRX Silica Limited - Arrowsmith North Alternative Bore Project |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 70/5027 |
Shire of Irwin |
Groundwater investigations |
0.25 ha |
2 July 2022 – 1 July 2027 |
09/06/2022 |
30/06/2022 | |
9500/1 |
Evolution Mining (Phoenix) Pty Ltd - Castle Hill Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Leases 16/15, 16/19, 16/24, 16/40, 16/140, 16/152, 16/189, 16/195, 16/198, 16/444, 16/526, 16/532, 16/533, 16/537, 16/538; Miscellaneous Leases 16/84, 16/97, 16/101, 16/108, 16/113, 16/126, 16/128 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
800 ha |
5 July 2022 - 31 January 2027 |
10/06/2022 |
1/07/2022 |
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9579/1 |
Bullfinch Radio Pty Ltd - Radio Gold Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 77/633 |
Shire of Yilgarn |
Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
32.92 ha |
5 July 2022 – 3 July 2027 |
10/06/2022 |
1/07/2022 | |
9600/1 |
VRX Silica Limited - Arrowsmith North Rehabilitation Trial Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 70/1389 |
Shire of Irwin |
Rehabilitation Trial |
0.75 ha |
2 July 2022 – 1 July 2027 |
09/06/2022 |
30/06/2022 |
Appeals against a grant of a clearing permit , appeals against the refusal to grant a permit, refusal to permit all clearing;
an amendment, revocation or suspension of a clearing permit; or the conditions of permit must be made within 21 days
of the applicant receiving notification of the decision.
Documents relating to clearing permit applications or decisions can be accessed via the FTP website: https://ftp.dwer.wa.gov.au/permit/.
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Appeals may be lodged online with the Appeals Convenor. For further information about lodging or the appeals process,please visit www.appealsconvenor.wa.gov.au.
If you have any queries, please contact the Office of the Appeals Convenor on (08) 6364 7990 or email to admin@appealsconvenor.wa.gov.au
All Matters Not for Public Comment or Appeal
Clearing Referrals - Not for public comment or appeal
Referral System Link | Referrer | Location Details | Documents (FTP) | Size (ha) | Decision | Decision Date |
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Diversified Asset Holdings Pty Ltd |
Exploration Licence 51/1847 - Shire of Meekatharra | Referral Documents - Index of /permit 9599(dwer.wa.gov.au) | 2 ha |
Permit Required |
15/03/2022 |
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Diversified Asset Holdings Pty Ltd |
Exploration Licence 51/1846 - Shire of Meekatharra |
Referral Documents - Index of /permit 9598(dwer.wa.gov.au) | 4 ha | Permit Required | 17/03/2022 | |
EII Gas Transmission Service WA (Operations) Pty Ltd |
Pipeline Licence 60 - Town of Port Hedland |
Referral Documents - Index of /permit 9605(dwer.wa.gov.au) |
0.0015 ha |
Permit not required |
24/03/2022 |
Surrender Applications - Not for public comment or appeal
Clearing Permit System Link | Related Documents | Permit Holder and Project | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Size (ha) | Decision | Decision Date |
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8763/1 |
Aurenne MIT Pty Ltd - Tim’s Find Project |
Purpose Permit |
Mining Lease 29/421 |
Shire of Menzies |
424.9 ha |
Application Accepted | 26/04/2022 | |
3550/3 |
Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd - Minthdi Spring Project |
Purpose Permit |
Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mining Lease 272SA (AM 70/272), Miscellaneous Licences 47/18, 47/55 |
Shire of Ashburton |
1.075 ha |
Application Accepted and Surrender of Clearing Permit |
26/04/2022 |
Decision to amend a clearing permit under section 51 K(2)(b) - Not for public comment or appeal
Clearing Permit System Link | Permit Holder | Permit Type | Tenure | Shire | Size (ha) | Decision | Decision Date |
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Chalice Mining Limited |
Purpose Permit |
Exploration Licence 70/5119 |
Shire of Toodyay |
4.4 ha |
Amendment Granted |
21/06/2022 |
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