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 11416/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11416/1 |
| Applicant | Mineral Mining Services Pty Ltd |
| Project | Think Big project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 26/846, Miscellaneous Licence 26/295 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 230 ha |
| Submission closing date | 12/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11462/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11462/1 |
| Applicant | Focus Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Patricia Jean Project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licences 15/130, 15/177, 15/283, Mining Leases 15/630, 15/636, 15/781, 15/827, 15/1444 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 250 ha |
| Submission closing date | 12/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11375/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11375/1 |
| Applicant | North West Quarries Pty Ltd |
| Project | Red Hill Sand Quarry |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 47/1495 |
| Shire | City of Karratha, Town of Port Hedland |
| Clearing purpose | Sand mining and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 86.10 ha |
| Submission closing date | 8/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11463/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11463/1 |
| Applicant | RWB Farms Pty Ltd |
| Project | North Pit Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 77/1245 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Clearing purpose | Sand Mining |
| Size (ha) | 4 ha |
| Submission closing date | 5/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11431/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11431/1 |
| Applicant | Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd |
| Project | Wattlebird Mine |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 16/44,16/396 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mining and supporting infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 200 ha |
| Submission closing date | 23/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11516/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11516 |
| Applicant | Beacon Mining Pty Ltd |
| Project | Geko Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licence 15/453 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Pipeline and transport corridor |
| Size (ha) | 40 ha |
| Submission closing date | 23/04/2026 |
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.
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.
Amendment applications
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11246/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11246/2 |
| Applicant | E-Collate Pty Ltd |
| Project | Redcastle Gold Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 39/318 |
| Shire | Shire of Leonora |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 70 ha |
| Amendment requested | Amendment to correct clerical errors |
| Submission closing date | 28/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 7374/4 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 7374/4 |
| Applicant | BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
| Project | Eastern Ridge Exploration Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244SA (AML 70/244), Iron Ore (McCamey’s Monster) Agreement Act 1972, Mining Lease 266SA (AM 70/266), Miscellaneous Licence 47/92 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Geotechnical investigations, the construction of access tracks, drill pads, mineral exploration and hydrogeological drilling, pipelines, powerlines, water bores, safety bunds, potential flyrock damage, borrow pits and other associated activities. |
| Size (ha) | 700 ha |
| Amendment requested | Update the boundary to exclude newly identified habitat features and potential Priority flora locations and Extend the permit duration to 30 November 2035 |
| Submission closing date | 24/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9199/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9199/2 |
| Applicant | Norwest Sand & Gravel Pty Ltd |
| Project | Turner River Sand Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 45/1195 |
| Shire | Town of Port Hedland |
| Clearing purpose | Sand mining |
| Size (ha) | 50 ha |
| Amendment requested | Extension of duration by five years |
| Submission closing date | 24/04/2026 |
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 link | CPS 10822/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10822/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Brightstar Resources Limited - Jasper Hills Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 39/138, 39/139, 39/185, 39/262 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production |
| Size (ha) | 175 ha |
| Permit duration | 19 July 2025 – 18 July 2030 |
| Decision date | 21/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 7794/6 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 7794/6 |
| Permit holder & project | Beacon Mining Pty Ltd - Jaurdi Hills Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 16/34, 16/115, 16/529, 16/561, Miscellaneous Licence 16/120, 16/122, 16/154 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
| Size (ha) | 389.9 ha |
| Permit duration | 30 December 2017 – 29 December 2031 |
| Decision date | 16/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 07/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11177/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11177/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Hamersley Iron Pty Limited |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licence 47/310 |
| Shire | Shire of Ashburton |
| Clearing purpose | Access and maintenance of a water bore |
| Size (ha) | 0.4 ha |
| Permit duration | 1 December 2025 – 1 December 2029 |
| Decision date | 14/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 05/05/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 4241/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 4241/2 |
| Permit holder & project | DBNGP (WA) Nominees Pty Ltd - Dampier to Bunbury Gas Pipeline |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Pipeline Licences 40, 41, 47, 69 |
| Shire | Shires of Ashburton, Carnamah, Carnarvon, Chapman Valley, Chittering, Collie, Coorow, Dandaragan, Gingin, Harvey, Irwin, Kalamunda, Mullewa, Murray, Northampton, Mundijong, Shark Bay, Three Springs, Upper Gascoyne, Waroona Cities of Karratha, Swan, Belmont, Gosnells, Armadale, Cockburn, Rockingham, Wanneroo, Kwinana |
| Clearing purpose | Pipeline operation and maintenance |
| Size (ha) | 4,956 ha |
| Permit duration | 18 June 2011 – 7 April 2031 |
| Decision date | 07/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 28/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10694/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10694/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Regis Resources Limited - Duketon Gold Project – Southern Tenements |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining 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 |
| Shire | Shire of Laverton |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production |
| Size (ha) | 759 ha |
| Permit duration | 9 November 2024 - 8 November 2029 |
| Decision date | 02/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 23/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11342/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11342/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Brightstar Resources Limited - Yunndaga Gold Mine |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 29/88, 29/153, 29/184 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 50 ha |
| Permit duration | 25 April 2026 – 24 April 2031 |
| Decision date | 02/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 23/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11447/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11447/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd - 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 |
| Permit duration | 25 April 2026 – 24 April 2031 |
| Decision date | 02/04/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 23/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6656/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6656/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd - Jandabup Sand Project |
| Permit Type | Area Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 70/1248, 70/1250 |
| Shire | City of Wanneroo |
| Clearing purpose | Sand Mining |
| Size (ha) | 326.272 ha |
| Permit duration | 9 April 2016 - 31 March 2031 |
| Decision date | 31/03/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 21/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11242/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11242/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Minstrel Resources Pty Ltd - Golden Lode Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 30/257 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 95 ha |
| Permit duration | 23 April 2026 - 22 April 2031 |
| Decision date | 31/03/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 21/04/2026 |
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.
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)
no applications
Surrender Applications – Not for public comment or appeal
no applications
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6938/2 |
| Related documents | 6938/2 |
| Permit holder & project | MEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd - Xyris Production Facility |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Petroleum Production Licence L1 |
| Shire | Shire of Irwin |
| Size (ha) | 3.50 ha |
| Decision | Surrender of Clearing Permit |
| Decision date | 02/04/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9022/1 |
| Related documents | 9022/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Limited |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Exploration Licence 77/1535 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Size (ha) | 1.62 ha |
| Decision | Application Accepted |
| Decision date | 02/04/2026 |
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.
no applications
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