Mineral resources and mining

Western Australian mining legislation and regulations from mineral exploration to mine closure and beyond.
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In Western Australia the Mining Act 1978 outlines the law as it relates to the exploration and development of mineral resources. Operations must also consider Native Title, environmental regulations and safety.

The below sections have information on statutory requirements for mineral resource titles, getting mining tenure, and environmental requirements for prospecting, exploration, mining operations, and mine closure.

Prospecting and fossicking in WA

Prospecting and fossicking in WA

Important information to know if you intend on undertaking any prospecting or fossicking activities in Western Australia.
RT Getting Mining Tenure

Getting mining tenure

How to get mining tenements in Western Australia.

Mineral resources titles administration

Find information on statutory requirements that apply to mineral resource titles.

Mineral environmental requirements and compliance

Environmental requirements for prospecting, exploration, mining operations, and mine closure (Mining Act 1978).

Native Title affecting the resources sector

Native Title Act processes, management and agreements.
Report unauthorised resource sector activity

Report unauthorised resource sector activity

The department investigates allegations of unauthorised mining activity.

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