In Australia, State and Territory governments manage laws for mineral exploration and mining. In Western Australia, the Mining Act 1978 sets the rules for mining, and operations must follow Native Title, environmental, and safety regulations.
Petroleum and geothermal energy exploration is regulated by both State and Commonwealth Governments. Petroleum royalties are collected under legislation, and operations must also comply with Native Title, environmental, and safety requirements.
Learn more about getting energy resource titles and mining tenure below.
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How to get petroleum and geothermal resource titles in Western Australia.
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