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 link | CPS 11209/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11209/1 |
| Applicant | Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Pilgangoora Lithium Tantalum Project – Lynas Find |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 45/1266, Miscellaneous Licences 45/473 and 45/484 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 87.43 |
| Submission closing date | 6/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11347/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11347/1 |
| Applicant | AC Minerals Pty Ltd |
| Project | Rebecca Gold Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 28/400 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 1,156 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11358/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11358/1 |
| Applicant | Gold Valley Yilgarn Pty Ltd |
| Project | Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | General Purpose Lease 29/23, Mining Lease 29/408-I |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mine Development and construction of mining infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 72 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11365/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11365/1 |
| Applicant | Cygnet Gold Pty Ltd |
| Project | Corinthia Gold Mine |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 77/534 and 77/677 |
| Shire | Shire of Yilgarn |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 388 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11300/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11300/1 |
| Applicant | NM Gold Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Garden Gully Dewatering Infrastructure |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licence 51/138, 51/139 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Dewatering Infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 26.60 ha |
| Submission closing date | 3/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11447/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11447/1 |
| Applicant | Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd |
| Project | Centurion Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 26/115, 26/243, 26/387, 26/420, 26/430, 26/445, 26/468, 26/474 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 580 ha |
| Submission closing date | 3/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10735/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10735/1 |
| Applicant | MEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd |
| Project | |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Production Licences L 1, L 2 |
| Shire | Shire of Irwin |
| Clearing purpose | Decommissioning Petroleum Infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 5.5 ha |
| Submission closing date | 27/02/2026 |
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 link | CPS 4249/7 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 4249/7 |
| Applicant | BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
| Project | Shay Gap Airport |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Mount Goldsworthy) Agreement Act 1964, Special Lease for Mining Operations 3116/5661 (I 123405L), Lots 302 and 303 on Deposited Plan 42124 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Clearing for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the airstrip and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 21 ha |
| Amendment requested | Amend the purpose to: “Clearing for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the airstrip and associated infrastructure”; Extend the clearing period to 30 November 2031, xtend the final reporting date to 30 November 2036 and Extend the final reporting date to 30 November 2036. |
| Submission closing date | 27/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6656/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6656/2 |
| Applicant | Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Project | Jandabup Sand Project |
| Permit type | Area Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 70/1248, 70/1250 |
| Shire | City of Wanneroo |
| Clearing purpose | Sand Mining |
| Size (ha) | 409.05 ha |
| Amendment requested | Extend the duration of the permit to 31 March 2036 |
| Submission closing date | 27/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11031/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11031/2 |
| Applicant | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd |
| Project | Lamb Creek Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 47/1592, Miscellaneous Licence 47/1008 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 638.4 ha |
| Amendment requested | Change of Condition 11 on the clearing permit after review of offset proposal |
| Submission closing date | 27/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10822/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10822/2 |
| Applicant | Brightstar Resources Limited |
| Project | Jasper Hills Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 39/138, 39/139, 39/185 and 39/262 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production |
| Size (ha) | 175 ha |
| Amendment requested | Amendment to increase area authorised to clear |
| Submission closing date | 27/02/2026 |
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 link | CPS 6865/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6865/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Shalinden Pty Ltd - Lake Tay Project |
| Permit Type | Area Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 74/49, 74/61 |
| Shire | Shire of Esperance |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production |
| Size (ha) | 51.37 |
| Permit duration | 20 February 2016 - 19 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 19/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9118/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9118/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Bardoc Gold Limited - Kalgoorlie North Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 24/11, 24/43, 24/83, 24/99, 24/121, 24/122, 24/135, 24/326, 24/348, 24/469, 24/512, 24/854, 24/869, 24/870, 24/871, 24/886, 24/887, 24/888, 24/951, 24/952 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 420 ha |
| Permit duration | 27 February 2021 - 26 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 19/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11134/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11134/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Nexus Wallbrook Pty Ltd -Templar Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 31/231, 31/251 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 120 ha |
| Permit duration | 14 March 2026 - 13 March 2031 |
| Decision date | 19/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11418/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11418/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Penny Operations Pty Ltd - Penny West Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 57/180, 57/196, Miscellaneous Licence 57/54, 57/55 |
| Shire | Shire of Sandstone |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 350 ha |
| Permit duration | 14 March 2026 - 13 March 2031 |
| Decision date | 19/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10252/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10252/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Greenmount Resources Pty Ltd - Karlawinda Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 52/1070 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 1,100 ha |
| Permit duration | 16 September 2023- 15 September 2028 |
| Decision date | 17/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 10/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6689/7 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6689/7 |
| Permit holder & project | Robe River Limited - Mesa A to Mesa G Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Robe River) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 248SA (AML 70/248) |
| Shire | Shire of Ashburton |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration, a construction camp, geotechnical investigations, mine support infrastructure, fauna/flora monitoring access, groundwater/hydrogeological monitoring access, and Aboriginal Heritage survey/access. |
| Size (ha) | 1,490 ha |
| Permit duration | 24 October 2015 - 31 December 2035 |
| Decision date | 12/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 05/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9148/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9148/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Black Cat (Kal East) Pty Ltd - Imperial-Majestic Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 25/350, 25/360, 26/248, 26/364, 26/417 Miscellaneous Licence 25/23, 25/37, 25/49 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 214.9 ha |
| Permit duration | 20 February 2021 - 19 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 12/02/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 05/03/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6820/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6820/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Gascoyne Resources (WA) Pty Ltd - Glenburgh Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 09/148, Miscellaneous Licence 09/62 |
| Shire | Shire of Upper Gascoyne |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 369 ha |
| Permit duration | 22 January 2016 - 31 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 30/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 20/02/2026 |
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.
If you would like to be notified of Notifications of Clearing Permit Applications and decisions subscribe here.
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 link | REF 11399 |
|---|---|
| Referrer | Carnegie Gold Pty Ltd |
| Location details | Miscellaneous Licence L30/86 |
| Documents (FTP) | 11399/1 |
| Size (ha) | 4 ha |
| Decision | Permit required |
| Decision date | 17-Feb-26 |
| Referral system link | REF 11400 |
|---|---|
| Referrer | Lake MacLeod Pty Ltd |
| Location details | Evaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967 Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 70/245) |
| Documents (FTP) | 11400/1 |
| Size (ha) | 2.38 ha |
| Decision | Permit not required |
| Decision date | 17-Feb-26 |
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.
No applications
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.
No applications
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