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 11126/1 |
| Related documents | 11126/1 |
| Applicant | IGO Forrestania Limited |
| Project | |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | General Purpose Leases 70/226, 70/231; Miscellaneous Licences 70/111, 74/44 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin, Shire of Lake Grace |
| Clearing purpose | Access track and pipeline maintenance |
| Size (ha) | 55 ha |
| Submission closing date | 30/01/2026 |
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 6825/3 |
| Related documents | 6825/3 |
| Applicant | Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd |
| Project | Mt Henry Mine |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licence 63/64 |
| Shire | Shire of Dundas |
| Clearing purpose | Haul road construction |
| Size (ha) | 4.5 ha |
| Amendment requested | Amendment to extend the duration of the permit by 5 years |
| Submission closing date | 16/01/2026 |
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.
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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.
No applications
Clearing decisions made for public appeal
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6832/5 |
| Related documents | 6832/5 |
| Permit holder & project | Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd - Nannine Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 51/6, 51/12, 51/31, 51/33, 51/75, 51/96, 51/203, 51/321, 51/486, 51/496, 51/572, 51/575, 51/581, 51/793, 51/794, Prospecting Licence 51/3071 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration, mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 12 ha |
| Permit duration | 22 January 2016 - 22 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 08/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 29/01/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6837/3 |
| Related documents | 6837/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Aragon Resources Pty Ltd - Fortnum Gold Mine Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 52/95, 52/96, 52/99, 52/132, 52/133 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 400 ha |
| Permit duration | 22 January 2016 – 31 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 08/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 29/01/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11115/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11115/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Mega Resources Pty Ltd - Rama Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 74/249, Miscellaneous Licence 74/59 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production and Associated Activities |
| Size (ha) | 83 ha |
| Status | 15 January 2026 – 14 January 2031 |
| Decision Date | 23/12/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 13/01/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9070/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9070/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Big Bell Gold Operations Pty Ltd - 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 |
| Status | 26 December 2020 - 25 December 2030 |
| Decision Date | 23/12/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 13/01/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6803/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6803/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Musket project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 63/647, Miscellaneous Licence 63/73 |
| Shire | Shire of Dundas |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration, mineral production, haul road and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 739 ha |
| Status | 26 December 2015 – 31 December 2030 |
| Decision Date | 23/12/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 13/01/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6802/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6802/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Wills project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 15/1792 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration and mineral production |
| Size (ha) | 545 ha |
| Status | 26 December 2015 to 31 December 2030 |
| Decision Date | 23/12/2025 |
| Appeals closing date | 13/01/2026 |
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
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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