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 11088/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11088/1 |
| Applicant | Lake MacLeod Pty Ltd |
| Project | Borrow Pit 5 |
| Permit type | Area permit |
| Tenure | Evaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967, Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 70/245) |
| Shire | Shire of Carnarvon |
| Clearing purpose | Borrow pit |
| Size (ha) | 7.25 ha |
| Submission closing date | 8/08/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11172/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11172/1 |
| Applicant | Hamersley HMS Pty Ltd |
| Project | Bedded Hilltop Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Hope Downs) Agreement Act 1992, Mineral Lease 282SA (AM 70/282) |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Road construction and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 20 ha |
| Submission closing date | 8/08/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11086/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11086/1 |
| Applicant | Black Cat (Kal East) Pty Ltd |
| Project | Fingals project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 26/148, 26/197, 26/248, 26/357, 26/364, 26/409, 26/417, 26/440, 26/635 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 260 ha |
| Submission closing date | 1/08/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11157/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11157/1 |
| Applicant | Musgrave Minerals Limited |
| Project | Cue Operations |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 21/106, 58/224, 58/366, 58/367 and Miscellaneous Licence 58/42 |
| Shire | Shire of Cue, Shire of Mount Magnet |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 250 ha |
| Submission closing date | 1/08/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11159/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11159/1 |
| Applicant | 97992001 Pty Ltd |
| Project | Dante Project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Exploration Licence 69/3401 |
| Shire | Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Exploration and Associated Activities |
| Size (ha) | 27 ha |
| Submission closing date | 1/08/2025 |
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.
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 9070/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9070/3 |
| Applicant | Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Nannine project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | General Purpose Lease 51/9, Mining Leases 51/6, 51/12, 51/31, 51/33, 51/53, 51/62, 51/75, 51/96, 51/203, 51/320, 51/321, 51/334, 51/374, 51/486, 51/496, 51/524, 51/568, 51/569, 51/572, 51/575, 51/581, 51/793, 51/794, 51/795, 51/819, 51/820, Miscellaneous Licences 51/18, 51/33, 51/34 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 1,581.75 ha |
| Amendment requested | Extend the duration of the permit by 5 years |
| Submission closing date | 25/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6654/4 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6654/4 |
| Applicant | IGO Forrestania Limited |
| Project | Forrestania Nickel Operation |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 77/545 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 32ha |
| Amendment requested | Extend the duration of the permit by 5 years and update company name |
| Submission closing date | 18/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6705/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6705/3 |
| Applicant | IGO Forrestania Limited |
| Project | Sibelius project |
| Permit type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 77/545, 77/585, 77/912 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration |
| Size (ha) | 10 ha |
| Amendment requested | Extend the duration of the permit by 5 years and update company name |
| Submission closing date | 18/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 5572/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 5572/3 |
| Applicant | BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
| Project | Goldsworthy Mining Operations |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Mount Goldsworthy) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 235SA (AML 70/235), Iron Ore (Mount Goldsworthy) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 249SA (AML 70/249), General Purpose Lease 45/278 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Closure activities, borrow pits, exploration, hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations, infrastructure maintenance and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 110 ha |
| Amendment requested | Amend the permit boundary, include closure activities as a purpose of clearing, extend the duration of the permit and update the permit holder name to BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
| Submission closing date | 18/07/2025 |
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.
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 10891/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10891/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Dampier Salt Limited - Port Hedland Operations |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Leslie Solar Salt Industry Agreement Act 1966, Mineral Lease 242SA (AML 70/242) |
| Shire | Town of Port Hedland |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production |
| Size (ha) | 0.71 ha |
| Status | 9 August 2025 – 8 August 2030 |
| Decision Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 07/08/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6643/6 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6643/6 |
| Permit holder & project | Origin Energy Resources Limited - Beharra Springs Gas Facility |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Pipeline Licence L18, Production Licence L1, Production Licence L11 |
| Shire | Shire of Irwin |
| Clearing purpose | Petroleum production, associated infrastructure and decommissioning |
| Size (ha) | 45.35 ha |
| Status | 26 September 2015 – 30 September 2030 |
| Decision Date | 10/07/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 31/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 8882/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 8882/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Carnegie Gold Pty Ltd - Waihi Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 30/255 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 221 ha |
| Status | 11 July 2020 – 10 July 2030 |
| Decision Date | 10/07/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 31/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 8319/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 8319/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Robe River Limited - Puluru 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, fauna/flora monitoring, groundwater/hydrogeological monitoring and access, infrastructure access, Aboriginal Heritage survey/access and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 60 ha |
| Status | 11 May 2019 - 31 December 2034 |
| Decision Date | 03/07/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 24/07/2025 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10979/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10979/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Catalyst (Plutonic) Pty Ltd - TSF 4 and 5 project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 52/148, 52/170 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Construction of Tailing Storage Facilities and Associated Activities |
| Size (ha) | 137 ha |
| Status | 26 July 2025 – 25 July 2030 |
| Decision Date | 03/07/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 24/07/2025 |
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.
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 11061/1 |
|---|---|
| Referrer | Alcoa of Australia Limited |
| Location details | Alumina Refinery Agreement Act 1961, Mineral Lease 1SA |
| Documents (FTP) | REF 11061/1 |
| Size (ha) | 0.141 ha |
| Decision | Permit Required |
| Decision date | 13/06/2025 |
Surrender Applications – Not for public comment or appeal
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.
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 8991/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 8991/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Element 25 Limited- Butcherbird Manganese Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 52/1074, Miscellaneous Licences 52/215, 52/218, 52/220, 52/221 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Size (ha) | 265 ha |
| Decision | Application Accepted |
| Decision date | 17/07/2025 |
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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