Feb2012 06
WA's resources sector is encouraged to apply for this year's Golden Gecko Awards for Envrionmental Excellence
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Jan2012 23
On 1 January 2012 a number of changes including the introduction of new levies were introduced to the State's petroleum and geothermal industry.
Public comment sought on drilling code of practice draft
Posted by The Department of Mines and Petroleum
Jan2012 16
To aid those working in the Western Australian minerals industry Resources Safety has developed a draft code of practice to help identify hazards and risk factors associated with drilling operations.
Jan2012 12
An independent review of the Mining Industry Advisory Committee was commissioned by DMP to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the committee.
Jan2012 06
Indigenous students attended a careers day held by the David Wirrpanda Foundation and Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Dec2011 22
DMP is seeking public comment for draft environmental regulations relating to the States petroleum and geothermal sectors.
Dec2011 21
The latest edition of Prospect magazine Western Australias international resources development magazine is now available.
Mineral and Petroleum Statistics Digest 2010-11 available
Posted by The Department of Mines and Petroleum
Dec2011 09
The latest Mineral and Petroleum Statistics Digest 201011 shows that Western Australias resources sector continues to be the backbone of the States economy.
Dec2011 07
The security of Western Australias mining future received a boost today with 6 million awarded under the State Governments Cofunded Exploration Drilling Program.
Dec2011 06
Drilling of the Harvey 1 Well in the South West will start in early in 2012 as part of research into Western Australias first onshore Carbon Capture and Storage CCS trial project.