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The department advertises clearing permit applications received, and decisions made, each week.
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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.

New applications

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11460/1
Related documents11460/1
ApplicantSouth 32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd
ProjectValentino's Agreement Area Exploration
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure

Alumina Refinery (Worsley)

Agreement Act 1973, Mining Lease M258SA (AM 70/258)

ShireShire of Boddington
Clearing purposeExploration activities
Size (ha)1 ha
Submission closing date12/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11553/1
Related documents11553/1
ApplicantExtension Hill Pty Ltd
ProjectExtension Hill
Permit typeArea Permit
TenureMining Lease 59/339
ShireShire of Yalgoo
Clearing purposeExploration and associated activities
Size (ha)0.25 ha
Submission closing date12/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11454/1
Related documents11454/1
ApplicantGMA Garnet Pty Ltd             
ProjectLynton Mine
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 70/204, 70/259, 70/1380, Prospecting Licence 70/1669                               
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeExploration, construction of a pit, stockpile areas and track maintenance
Size (ha)13.46 ha
Submission closing date29/05/2026

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/. Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.

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Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Petroleum, and Exploration, 100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmpe.wa.gov.au.

Amendment applications

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.

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Submissions may be forwarded to Resource and Environmental Compliance Division, Department of Mines, Petroleum, and Exploration, 100 Plain St, EAST PERTH WA 6004 or email: nvab@dmpe.wa.gov.au.

Clearing permit system linkCPS 4373/5
Related documents4373/5
ApplicantSandfire Resources Limited                                   
ProjectDeGrussa Copper-Gold Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 52/1046, Miscellaneous Licences 52/122, 52/127
ShireShire of Meekatharra                                   
Clearing purposeConstruction and operation of airstrip and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)70 ha
Amendment requestedExtend the duration of the permit by five years until 2031 and amend the purpose to operating and maintaining an airstrip and associated terminal building
Submission closing date9/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 4619/4
Related documents4619/4
ApplicantBHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd                                    
ProjectJinidi Rail Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureIron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244SA (AML 70/244)
ShireShire of East Pilbara                        
Clearing purposeGeotechnical investigations and associated activities
Size (ha)50 ha
Amendment requestedAmendment to reduce the permit boundary, extend the permit duration, extend the clearing period, extend the final reporting date, and amend the purpose to include associated activities
Submission closing date9/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 8087/4
Related documents8087/4
ApplicantBig Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd
ProjectCentral Murchison Gold Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 20/17, 20/21, 20/22, 20/78, 20/99, 20/102, 20/103, 20/104, 20/171, 20/192, 20/202, 20/218, 20/252, 20/256, 20/297, 20/299, 20/301, 20/332, 20/354, 20/456, 21/7, 21/14, 21/44, 21/49, 21/65, 21/75, 21/89, 21/96, Miscellaneous Licences 20/21, 2040
ShireShire of Cue
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)597 ha
Amendment requestedBig Bell Gold Operations requests an additional 278 ha (for a total permit area of clearing of 597 ha) of permitted native vegetation clearing and a five (5) year extension to permit life of existing CPS8087/3. The additional clearing and extension to permit life is to facilitate future mining activities including further development of existing mining operations, new open pit operations and supporting infrastructure for all associated mining activities. No changes are requested to the approved CPS 8087/3 Permit boundary
Submission closing date04/06/2026

Clearing decisions made for public appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10170/2
Related documents10170/2
Permit holder & projectAbra Mining Pty Limited - Abra Base Metals Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 52/292, Mining Lease 52/776, Miscellaneous Licences 52/194, 52/198, 52/210, 52/240
ShireShire of Meekatharra           
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)150 ha
Permit duration10 August 2023 – 9 August 2033
Decision date28/05/2026
Appeals closing date18/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11209/1
Related documents11209/1
Permit holder & projectPilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd - Pilgangoora Lithium Tantalum Project – Lynas Find
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 45/1266, Miscellaneous Licences 45/473, 45/484
ShireShire of East Pilbara
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)87.34 ha
Permit duration23 June 2026 - 22 June 2031
Decision date28/05/2026
Appeals closing date18/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11355/1
Related documents11355/1
Permit holder & projectWarriedar Mining Pty Ltd - Eureka Mining Project         
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 24/586, 24/585, 24/1022
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie Boulder   
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)90 ha
Permit duration21 June 2026 - 20 June 2031
Decision date28/05/2026
Appeals closing date18/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 7541/3
Related documents7541/3
Permit holder & projectSandfire Resources Limited - Monty Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 52/1071, Miscellaneous Licence 52/170
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeMine closure and associated activities
Size (ha)157.6 ha
Permit duration10 June 2017 – 31 June 2031
Decision date26/05/2026
Appeals closing date16/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11358/1
Related documents11358/1
Permit holder & projectGold Valley Yilgarn Pty Ltd - Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 29/23, Mining Lease 29/408-I
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)72 ha
Permit duration18 June 2026 – 17 June 2031
Decision date26/05/2026
Appeals closing date16/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 8550/4
Related documents8550/4
Permit holder & projectEdna May Operations Pty Ltd - Greenfinch Project
Permit TypeArea Permit
TenureMining Leases 77/88, 77/124
ShireShire of Westonia
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)16.6 ha
Permit duration26 October 2019 – 25 October 2038
Decision date14/05/2026
Appeals closing date04/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9198/2
Related documents9198/2
Permit holder & projectCorona Minerals Pty Ltd - Spargos Reward Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 15/1828
ShireShire of Coolgardie
Clearing purposeMineral production
Size (ha)150 ha
Permit duration15 May 2021 – 14 May 2031
Decision date14/05/2026
Appeals closing date04/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9235/2
Related documents9235/2
Permit holder & projectVault Minerals Limited - St George Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 37/155
ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)73 ha
Permit duration29 May 2021 – 28 May 2031
Decision date15/05/2026
Appeals closing date05/06/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11347/1
Related documents11347/1
Permit holder & projectAC Minerals Pty Ltd - Rebecca Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 28/400
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)1,156.00 ha
Permit duration6 June 2026 - 5 June 2031
Decision date14/05/2026
Appeals closing date04/06/2026

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/. Please note: This website can only be accessed via the Microsoft Edge browser or Internet Explorer.

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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

Clearing Referrals proposed under Section 51DA(2) and decision of clearing referrals under section 51 DA(3) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act)

No applications 


Surrender Applications – Not for public comment or appeal

no applications

Application to surrender a clearing permit made under Section 51 MA(1) of the EP Act, and the acceptance or refusal of an application to surrender a clearing permit made under Section 51MA(7) of the EP Act.

Decision to revoke or suspend a clearing permit made under Section 51L (1) of the EP Act.  Decision to refuse to grant a clearing permit under Section 51E(5)(b) of the EP Act.

Decision to amend a clearing permit under section 51 K(2)(b) - Not for public comment or appeal

Decision to amend a clearing permit under Section 51K(2)(b) of the EP Act on the initiative of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Amendment decisions that are not appealable include CEO-initiated amendments and amendments to give effect to a decision of the Minister for Environment.

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11246/2
Related documents11246/2
Permit holder & projectE-Collate Pty Ltd - Redcastle Gold Project           
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 39/318          
ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities       
Size (ha)70 ha
Permit duration11 April 2026 – 10 April 2031
Decision date30/04/2026

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