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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 11724/1
Related documents11724/1
ApplicantMt Magnet Gold Pty Ltd
ProjectMt Magnet Gold Mine
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure

Mining Leases 58/121, 58/147, 58/174, 58/180, 58/187, 

58/205

ShireShire of Mount Magnet
Clearing purposeWater pipeline, maintenance track and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)20 ha
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11721/1
Related documents11721/1
ApplicantValiant Gold Limited
ProjectReedy Gold Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 20/12, 20/45, 20/68, 20/77, 20/214, 20/421
ShireShire of Cue
Clearing purposeMine expansion activities
Size (ha)100 ha
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11718/1
Related documents11718/1
ApplicantMyamba Minerals Pty Ltd
ProjectNorth Ironcap
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 77/99, 77/582, 77/911
ShireShire of Kondinin
Clearing purposeExploration activities
Size (ha)9.5 ha
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11703/1
Related documents11703/1
ApplicantForrestania Resources Limited
ProjectBritish Hill Gold Project
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 77/1256, Miscellaneous Licence 77/223
ShireShire of Yilgarn
Clearing purposeMineral production, mineral exploration and associated activities
Size (ha)139 ha
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11628/1
Related documents11628/1
ApplicantPilbara Iron Pty Ltd
ProjectWildflower Camp
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMiscellaneous Licence 47/223
ShireShire of Ashburton
Clearing purposeConstruction of a camp and associated activities
Size (ha)35 ha
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11572/1
Related documents11572/1
ApplicantGMA Garnet Pty Ltd
ProjectPort Gregory Mine Site
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 70/171, Mining Lease 70/856
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeMine closure and associated activities
Size (ha)60 ha
Submission closing date4/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11702/1
Related documents11702/1
ApplicantMaritana Minerals Limited
ProjectBlack Swan Project
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 27/2, Mining Leases 27/200, 27/214, 27/216
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeProcessing facility and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)170 ha
Submission closing date4/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11692/1
Related documents11692/1
ApplicantMyamba Minerals Pty Ltd                                                   
ProjectLounge Lizard
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Leases 77/545, 77/582, 77/585, 77/911, 77/912
ShireShire of Kondinin
Clearing purposeMineral exploration and mining infrastructure
Size (ha)30 ha  
Submission closing date28/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11689/1
Related documents11689/1
ApplicantComplete Prospecting Pty Ltd
Project 
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 59/771
ShireShire of Yalgoo
Clearing purposeMineral production
Size (ha)50 ha
Submission closing date25/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11519/1
Related documents11519/1
ApplicantBarto Gold Mining Pty Ltd                                                   
ProjectSouthern Star Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 77/198, 77/660, and 77/702; Miscellaneous Licence 77/105
ShireShire of Yilgarn
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Reason for re-advertisingIncreasing the area of clearing from 200 ha to 230 ha
Size (ha)230 ha
Submission closing date21/08/2026

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 7329/3
Related documents7329/3
ApplicantAragon Resources Pty Ltd 
Project​​Fortnum Project and Horseshoe Mining Area​ 
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 52/338
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeMineral production 
Size (ha)141 ha 
Amendment requestedExtension of duration 
Submission closing date28/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 7244/6
Related documents7244/6
ApplicantSilver Lake (Integra) Pty Ltd 
Project​​Randall’s Gold Project​ 
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure​​Mining Lease 28/43, Miscellaneous Licence 25/46​ 
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)250 ha
Amendment requestedExtension of duration by five years
Submission closing date28/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11209/2
Related documents11209/2
ApplicantPilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd
ProjectPilgangoora Lithium Tantalum Project - Lynas Find
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 45/1266, Mining Lease 45/1324, Miscellaneous Licence 45/473, Miscellaneous Licence 45/484
ShireShire of East Pilbara
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)87.34 ha
Amendment requestedAdd mining tenement M 45/1324 to the permit, no proposed change to permit boundary
Submission closing date25/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10870/2
Related documents10870/2
ApplicantFocus Operations Pty Ltd
ProjectCNX Open Pit Project
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 15/630, Mining Lease 15/645, Mining Lease 15/827, Miscellaneous Licence 15/95
ShireShire of Coolgardie
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)150 ha
Amendment requestedExtend the permit duration (five years from the date of amendment), amendment to Condition 10 (fauna management – southern whiteface) to increase the duration in which inspections can be conducted from “within two weeks of clearing” to “within four weeks of clearing”, increase the area authorised to clear from 120 ha to 150 ha, and correct a clerical error on the permit map
Submission closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9302/2
Related documents9302/2
ApplicantBardoc Gold Pty Ltd
ProjectScotia Borefield Recommissioning Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMiscellaneous Licences 24/148, 24/202, 24/203
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeRecommissioning a borefield
Size (ha)43.5 ha
Amendment requestedExtension of duration by five years, update permit holder name from “Bardoc Gold Limited” to “Bardoc Gold Pty Ltd”
Submission closing date25/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 7914/5
Related documents7914/5
ApplicantIGO Cosmos Pty Ltd
ProjectCosmos Nickel Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure

Mining Leases 36/127, 36/180, 36/212, 36/349, 36/371, 36/659;

Miscellaneous Licence 36/159, 36/189

ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)180 ha
Amendment requestedExtension of permit duration and to update the Permit Holder
Submission closing date25/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10735/2
Related documents10735/2
ApplicantMEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd
Project 
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureProduction Licence L 1, Production Licence L 2
ShireShire of Irwin
Clearing purposeDecommissioning petroleum infrastructure
Size (ha)5.5 ha
Amendment requestedAmendment to Condition 7 (Retain vegetative material and topsoil, revegetation and rehabilitation), to reduce the area in which this condition applies
Submission closing date25/08/2026

Clearing decisions made for public appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 8897/2
Related documents8897/2
Permit holder & projectCarnegie Gold Pty Ltd - Callion Gold Operation
Permit TypePurpose Permit 
TenureMining Lease 30/103
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)98 ha
Permit duration11 September 2021 to 10 September 2031
Decision date20/08/2026
Appeals closing date10/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9980/2
Related documents9980/2
Permit holder & projectAgnew Gold Mining Company Pty Limited - Barren Lands Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 36/27, 36/55, 36/150, 36/313, 36/695
ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)40 ha
Permit duration1 April 2023 - 31 August 2031
Decision date18/08/2026
Appeals closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11561/1
Related documents11561/1
Permit holder & projectValiant Gold Limited - Boomerang Pipeline Corridor
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 51/92, Miscellaneous Licence 51/51
ShireShire of Cue, Shire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeDewatering pipeline
Size (ha)30 ha
Permit duration10 September 2026 – 9 September 2031
Decision date18/08/2026
Appeals closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9799/3
Related documents9799/3
Permit holder & projectBarto Gold Mining Pty Ltd - Achillies Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
Tenure

Mining Leases 77/133, 77/159, 77/224, 77/721, 77/722 

Miscellaneous Licence 77/114

ShireShire of Yilgarn
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)100 ha
Permit duration6 October 2022 – 5 October 2032
Decision date18/08/2026
Appeals closing date08/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11215/1
Related documents11215/1
Permit holder & projectGMA Garnet Pty Ltd - Sirius Pit Extension
Permit TypePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 70/204
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)2.6 ha
Permit duration5 September 2026 - 15 May 2035
Decision date13/08/2026
Appeals closing date03/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11177/2
Related documents11177/2 
Permit holder & projectHamersley Iron Pty Ltd - WARP 22
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMiscellaneous Licence 47/310
ShireShire of Ashburton
Clearing purposeAccess and maintenance of a water bore
Size (ha)0.4 ha
Permit duration7 May 2026 - 6 May 2031
Decision date11/08/2026
Appeals closing date01/09/2026

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

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10471/1
Related documents10471/1
Permit holder & projectGreat Western Exploration Limited
Permit typePurpose Permit 
Tenure​​Exploration Licence 69/3443​ 
Shire​​Shire of Wiluna​ 
Size (ha)4 ha
Decision​​Application accepted​ 
Decision date21/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11340/1
Related documents10340/1
Permit holder & projectBig Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd - Central Murchison Gold Project
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 20/12, Mining Lease 20/45, Mining Lease 20/68, Mining Lease 20/77, Mining Lease 20/214, Mining Lease 20/421
ShireShire of Cue
Size (ha)50 ha
DecisionApplication accepted
Decision date18/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9573/1
Related documents9573/1
Permit holder & projectBig Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd - Boomerang Pipeline Corridor
Permit typePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 51/92, Miscellaneous Licence 51/51
ShireShire of Cue, Shire of Meekatharra
Size (ha)30 ha
DecisionApplication accepted
Decision date18/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9329/1
Related documents9329/1
Permit holder & project​MEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd - Hovea Production Facility  ​​ ​             
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenurePetroleum Production Licence L1
ShireShire of Irwin
Size (ha)​0.35 ha
DecisionApplication accepted
Decision date​21/07/2026

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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