Types of approvals

The approvals that may be required for mining projects.
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The Government of Western Australian is committed to the responsible use of the state’s mining resources.

Mining proponents must obtain mining environmental approvals from Western Australian and Australian government agencies. These approval processes aim to protect environmental, cultural and community values while promoting responsible mining activities.

This page tells you how to obtain mining environmental approvals.

Aboriginal Heritage

Aboriginal heritage

Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)
EPA Environmental Impact Assessment

EPA Environmental Impact Assessment

Under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
Mining Proposal

Mining proposal

Under the Mining Act 1978
Native Vegetation Clearing Permit

Native vegetation clearing permit

Under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
Programe of Work

Programme of Work (POW)

Under the Mining Act 1978
Water Licencing

Water in Mining

Under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
Work Approvals and Licences

Emissions and discharges

Under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
Biodiversity Conservation License

Threatened species and ecological communities

Under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Australia Government Environmental Approval

Commonwealth

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

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