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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 11431/1
Related documents11431/1
ApplicantNorton Gold Fields Pty Ltd 
ProjectWattlebird Mine
Permit typePurpose Permit                     
TenureMining Leases 16/44,16/396
ShireShire of Coolgardie
Clearing purposeMining and supporting infrastructure
Size (ha)200 ha
Submission closing date23/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11516/1
Related documents11516
ApplicantBeacon Mining Pty Ltd
ProjectGeko Project
Permit typePurpose Permit                     
TenureMiscellaneous Licence 15/453
ShireShire of Coolgardie
Clearing purposePipeline and transport corridor      
Size (ha)40 ha
Submission closing date23/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11355/1
Related documents11355/1
ApplicantWarriedar Mining Pty Ltd
ProjectEureka Mining Project
Permit typePurpose Permit                    
TenureMining Leases 24/585, 24/586, 24/1022
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities                 
Size (ha)90 ha
Submission closing date17/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11345/1
Related documents11345/1
ApplicantAlcoa of Australia Limited
ProjectWagerup Refinery Borrow Pit
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureLot 206 on Deposited Plan 424949
ShireShire of Waroona
Clearing purposeBorrow Pit and Access Road
Size (ha)39.83 ha
Submission closing date10/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11371/1
Related documents11371/1
ApplicantLake MacLeod Pty Ltd                    
ProjectLake MacLeod Solar Salt Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureEvaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967, Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 245SA), Miscellaneous Licences 09/10, 09/11, 09/18                   
ShireShire of Carnarvon
Clearing purposeBorrow pits, road maintenance, and access track upgrades
Size (ha)160 ha            
Submission closing date03/04/2026

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

Clearing permit system linkCPS 6171/4
Related documents6171/4
ApplicantFortescue Limited
ProjectCobra East project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureIron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mineral Lease 4SA (AML 70/4)
ShireShire of Ashburton
Clearing purposeConstructing an access track
Size (ha)0.68 ha
Amendment requestedRe-align permit boundary
Submission closing date10/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10636/2
Related documents10636/2
ApplicantFenix Beebyn Pty Ltd                                   
ProjectBeebyn-W11 Iron Ore Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 51/869, Miscellaneous Licence 20/92
ShireShire of Cue              
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)572 ha
Amendment requestedIncrease total clearing to 572 ha and extend the permit duration to 29 March 2032
Submission closing date7/04/2026

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.

If you would like to be notified of Notifications of Clearing Permit Applications and decisions subscribe here.

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 decisions made for public appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10694/2
Related documents10694/2
Permit holder & projectRegis Resources Limited - Duketon Gold Project – Southern Tenements
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 38/114, 38/160, 38/262, 38/341, 38/630, 38/1297 , 38/1304, Miscellaneous Licences 38/20, 38/202, 38/203, 38/206, 38/234, 38/364 and 38/365
ShireShire of Laverton
Clearing purposeMineral production
Size (ha)759 ha
Permit duration9 November 2024 - 8 November 2029
Decision date02/04/2026
Appeals closing date23/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11342/1
Related documents11342/1
Permit holder & projectBrightstar Resources Limited - Yunndaga Gold Mine
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 29/88, 29/153, 29/184
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated infrastructure                     
Size (ha)50 ha
Permit duration25 April 2026 – 24 April 2031
Decision date02/04/2026
Appeals closing date23/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11447/1
Related documents11447/1
Permit holder & projectNorton Gold Fields Pty Ltd  - Centurion Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit                     
TenureMining Leases 26/115, 26/243, 26/387, 26/420, 26/430, 26/445, 26/468, 26/474
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)580 ha
Permit duration25 April 2026 – 24 April 2031
Decision date02/04/2026
Appeals closing date23/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 6656/2
Related documents6656/2
Permit holder & projectHolcim (Australia) Pty Ltd - Jandabup Sand Project
Permit TypeArea Permit
TenureMining Leases 70/1248, 70/1250
ShireCity of Wanneroo
Clearing purposeSand Mining
Size (ha)326.272 ha
Permit duration9 April 2016 - 31 March 2031
Decision date31/03/2026
Appeals closing date21/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11242/1
Related documents11242/1
Permit holder & projectMinstrel Resources Pty Ltd - Golden Lode Project
Permit TypePurpose permit                    
TenureMining Lease 30/257
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities                 
Size (ha)95 ha
Permit duration23 April 2026 - 22 April 2031
Decision date31/03/2026
Appeals closing date21/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 4677/6
Related documents4677/6
Permit holder & projectBHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd - Orebody 31 Exploration Drilling Programme
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureIron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244SA (AML 70/244)
ShireShire of East Pilbara
Clearing purposeMineral exploration, hydrological investigations, construction and maintenance of communications towers and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)235 ha
Permit duration31 December 2011 – 30 November 2035
Decision date24/03/2026
Appeals closing date14/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10677/1
Related documents10677/1
Permit holder & projectRegan Scott Grant - Lake Lockhart Gypsum Mine
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/1382
ShireShire of Lake Grace
Clearing purposeGypsum extraction and associated activities
Size (ha)106.688 ha
Permit duration16 April 2026 – 15 April 2036
Decision date24/03/2026
Appeals closing date14/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10989/1
Related documents10989/1
Permit holder & projectNorthern Star Resources Limited - Kurnalpi Gold Mine Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 28/7, 28/70, 28/76, 28/84, 28/92, 28/374, 28/375, Miscellaneous Licence 28/72
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)580 ha
Permit duration16 April 2026 – 15 April 2031
Decision date24/03/2026
Appeals closing date14/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11098/1
Related documents11098/1
Permit holder & projectMLG Oz Limited - 16 Mile Well
Permit TypePurpose Permit                    
TenureMining Lease 36/697
ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)114.5 ha
Permit duration16 April 2026 – 15 April 2031
Decision date24/03/2026
Appeals closing date14/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10735/1
Related documents10735/1
Permit holder & projectMEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureProduction Licence L 1, Production Licence L 2             
ShireShire of Irwin
Clearing purposeDecommissioning petroleum infrastructure
Size (ha)5.5 ha 
Permit duration14 April 2026 - 13 April 2036
Decision date20/03/2026  
Appeals closing date10/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11101/1
Related documents11101/1
Permit holder & projectOzAurum Mines Pty Ltd - Mulgabbie North Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 28/240, 28/364; Miscellaneous Licences 28/48, 28/49, 28/71, 28/75, 28/76
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Shire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)460 ha
Permit duration13 April 2026 - 12 April 2031
Decision date19/03/2026  
Appeals closing date09/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11011/1
Related documents11011/1
Permit holder & projectGMA Garnet Pty Ltd - Lynton North Pit                             
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/204
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeMineral production              
Size (ha)24.48 ha
Permit duration12 April 2026 – 11 April 2036
Decision date20/03/2026  
Appeals closing date10/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11246/1
Related documents11246/1
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 date19/03/2026  
Appeals closing date09/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11317/1
Related documents11317/1
Permit holder & projectFocus Operations Pty Ltd - Coolgardie South Operations                
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 15/237, 15/410, 15/412, 15/646, 15/675, 15/966, 15/1262, 15/1293
ShireShire of Coolgardie                          
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)500 ha
Permit duration11 April 2026 – 10 April 2031
Decision date19/03/2026  
Appeals closing date09/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 7318/3
Related documents7318/3
Permit holder & projectCarnegie Gold Pty Ltd - Davyhurst Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 30/255
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)90 ha
Permit duration31 December 2016 – 31 December 2031
Decision date17/03/2026
Appeals closing date07/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11184/1
Related documents11184/1
Permit holder & projectBlack Cat (Paulsens) Pty Ltd - Belvedere Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 08/196, 08/222, Miscellaneous License 08/015
ShireShire of Ashburton
Clearing purposeMining and associated infrastructure                                          
Size (ha)80 ha
Permit duration9 April 2026 - 8 April 2031
Decision date17/03/2026
Appeals closing date07/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11147/1
Related documents11147/1
Permit holder & projectWestern Queen Pty Ltd - Western Queen Project                                    
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 59/45, 59/208, Miscellaneous Licence 59/40
ShireShire of Yalgoo
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities                 
Size (ha)205 ha
Permit duration8 April 2026 - 8 April 2031
Decision date12/03/2026
Appeals closing date02/04/2026

 

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)

Referral system linkREF 11399
ReferrerCarnegie Gold Pty Ltd
Location detailsMiscellaneous Licence L30/86
Documents (FTP)11399/1
Size (ha)4 ha
DecisionPermit required
Decision date17-Feb-26

Referral system linkREF 11400
ReferrerLake MacLeod Pty Ltd
Location detailsEvaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967 Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 70/245)
Documents (FTP)11400/1
Size (ha)2.38 ha
DecisionPermit not required
Decision date17-Feb-26

Surrender Applications – Not for public comment or appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 6938/2
Related documents6938/2
Permit holder & projectMEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd - Xyris Production Facility
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenurePetroleum Production Licence L1
ShireShire of Irwin
Size (ha)3.50 ha
DecisionSurrender of Clearing Permit
Decision date02/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9022/1
Related documents9022/1
Permit holder & projectWesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Limited
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureExploration Licence 77/1535
ShireShire of Kondinin
Size (ha)1.62 ha
DecisionApplication Accepted
Decision date02/04/2026

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.

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