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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 11673/1
Related documents11673/1
ApplicantLake Roe Gold Mining Pty Ltd 
ProjectRoe Gold Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 28/388, Miscellaneous Licence 28/103
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder 
Clearing purpose​​Mineral production and associated activities​ 
Size (ha)558 ha
Submission closing date22/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11740/1
Related documents11740/1
ApplicantGSM Mining Company Pty Ltd
ProjectGranny Smith Renewable Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure

​​Mining Leases 38/161, 38/205, 38/287, 38/389, 38/397, 38/440, 38/525, 38/532, 38/533, 38/691, 38/692, 38/725, 38/849, 38/1280, 38/1298, 

Miscellaneous Licences 38/48, 38/77, 38/88, 38/144, 38/326, 38/329, 39/31​ 

ShireShire of Laverton
Clearing purpose​Expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, road corridors and associated infrastructure​
Size (ha)182 ha
Submission closing date18/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11708/1
Related documents11708/1
ApplicantCygnet Gold Pty Ltd 
ProjectGolden Pig​
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 77/109, 77/535, 77/552, 77/1016
ShireShire of Yilgarn
Clearing purposeDewatering pipeline
Size (ha)3.0 ha
Submission closing date18/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11618/1
Related documents11618/1
ApplicantP.M.R. Quarries Pty Ltd
ProjectAbercrombie Road Quarry Expansion
Permit typeArea Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/656
ShireCity of Kwinana
Clearing purposeSand and limestone extraction
Size (ha)15.13 ha 
Submission closing date18/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11731/1
Related documents11731/1
ApplicantMyamba Minerals Pty Ltd 
Project​​Cosmos Processing Plant​ 
Permit typePurpose Permit 
TenureMining Lease 77/399
ShireShire of Kondinin
Clearing purpose​​Mining infrastructure​ 
Size (ha)5 ha
Submission closing date15/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11733/1
Related documents11733/1
ApplicantMyamba Minerals Pty Ltd 
ProjectLake Ned
Permit typePurpose Permit 
TenureMining Lease 77/468
ShireShire of Kondinin
Clearing purposeExploration activities
Size (ha)5 ha
Submission closing date15/09/2026

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.

No applications

Clearing decisions made for public appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10680/1
Related documents10680/1
Permit holder & projectTriple M Transport (WA) Pty Ltd - Quallilup Limestone
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 63/602
ShireShire of Esperance
Clearing purposeMineral Production and associated activities
Size (ha)22.58 ha
Permit duration3 October 2026 – 2 October 2031 
Decision date10/09/2026
Appeals closing date01/10/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11527/1
Related documents11527/1
Permit holder & projectEverest Metals Corporation Ltd - Mt Edon Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 59/714
ShireShire of Yalgoo
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)7.8 ha
Permit duration3 October 2026 to 2 October 2031
Decision date10/09/2026
Appeals closing date01/10/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11615/1
Related documents11615/1
Permit holder & projectSiberia Mining Corporation Pty Ltd - Siberia Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 24/960, 24/39, 24/208, Miscellaneous Licence 24/224
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities 
Size (ha)96 ha
Permit duration26 September 2026 to 25 September 2031.
Decision date03/09/2026
Appeals closing date24/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11549/1
Related documents11549/1
Permit holder & projectAC Minerals Pty Ltd - Rebecca Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit 
TenureMining Lease 28/401, Miscellaneous Licences 28/94, 28/95, 28/99, 28/102, 28/105, 28/106
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)580 ha
Permit duration26 September 2026 to 25 September 2031.
Decision date03/09/2026
Appeals closing date24/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11489/1
Related documents11489/1
Permit holder & projectEverest Metals Corporation Ltd - Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 77/515
ShireShire of Yilgarn
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)64.58 ha
Permit duration26 September 2026 – 25 September 2031
Decision date03/09/2026
Appeals closing date24/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 7052/4
Related documents7052/4
Permit holder & projectGenesis Minerals Limited - Ulysses Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 40/166
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral Production and associated activities
Size (ha)280 ha
Permit duration13 August 2016 – 31 August 2031
Decision date27/08/2026
Appeals closing date17/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 4249/7
Related documents4249/7
Permit holder & projectBHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd - Shay Gap Airport
Permit TypePurpose Permit 
TenureIron Ore (Mount Goldsworthy) Agreement Act 1964, Special Lease for Mining Operations 3116/5661 (I 123405L), Lot 303 on Deposited Plan 42124
ShireShire of East Pilbara
Clearing purposeDecommissioning and rehabilitation of the airstrip and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)21 ha
Permit duration14 May 2011 - 30 November 2036
Decision date27/08/2026
Appeals closing date17/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11605/1
Related documents11605/1
Permit holder & projectMaritana Minerals Limited - Black Swan Project 
Permit TypePurpose Permit 
TenureMining Leases 27/200, 27/39
ShireCity of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Clearing purposeProcessing facility and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)60 ha
Permit duration19 September 2026 – 18 September 2031
Decision date27/08/2026
Appeals closing date17/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 8109/3
Related documents8109/3
Permit holder & projectNorthern Star (Bronzewing) Pty Ltd - Orelia Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 36/146, 36/200
ShireShire of Leonora
Clearing purposeMineral production
Size (ha)400 ha
Permit duration8 September 2018 – 7 September 2031
Decision date27/08/2026
Appeals closing date17/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11563/1
Related documents11563/1            
Permit holder & projectDampier (Plutonic) Pty Ltd -Trident and K2 Projects
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 52/183, 52/217, 52/218, 52/233, 52/269
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)63 ha
Permit duration19 September 2026 – 18 September 2031
Decision date27/08/2026
Appeals closing date17/09/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11460/1
Related documents11460/1
Permit holder & projectSouth32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd - Valentino's Agreement Area Exploration
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureAlumina Refinery (Worsley) Agreement Act 1973, Mining Lease M258SA (AM 70/258)
ShireShire of Boddington
Clearing purposeExploration activities
Size (ha)1 ha
Permit duration17 September 2026 – 16 September 2031
Decision date25/08/2026
Appeals closing date15/09/2026

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)

Referral system linkREF 11712/1
Referrer​​Dampier Salt Limited​ 
Location details​​Town of Port Hedland​ 
Documents (FTP)11712/1
Size (ha)​​8.65 ha​ 
DecisionPermit not required
Decision date27/08/2026

Referral system linkREF 11654/1
ReferrerHamersley Iron Pty Ltd
Location detailsShire of Ashburton
Documents (FTP)11654/1
Size (ha)0.66 ha
DecisionPermit not required
Decision date27/08/2026

Surrender Applications – Not for public comment or appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9911/1
Related documents9911/1
Permit holder & projectMarbl Lithium Operations Pty Ltd - Wodgina Lithium Operation
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure​​Mining Leases 45/50, 45/353, 45/365, 45/381, 45/383, 45/887, 45/888, 45/923, 45/924, 45/1252​ 
ShireTown of Port Hedland 
Size (ha)113.8 ha 
DecisionApplication accepted 
Decision date27/08/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10346/1
Related documents10346/1
Permit holder & projectMarbl Lithium Operations Pty Ltd - Wodgina Lithium Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
Tenure​General Purpose Leases 45/290, 45/291, 45/321, Mining Leases 45/49, 45/50, 45/254, 45/353, 45/365, 45/381, 45/382, 45/383, 45/887, 45/888, 45/923, 45/924, 45/925, 45/949, 45/950, 45/1188, 45/1252, Miscellaneous Licence 45/443​
Shire​​Town of Port Hedland​ 
Size (ha)448.36 ha
DecisionApplication accepted
Decision date27/08/2026

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.

Notifications of Change of Land Ownership - Not for public comment or appeal

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9656/2
Related documentsL & G Granite Contracting Pty Ltd
Permit holder & projectManmanning Quarry
Permit typeArea Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/1300
ShireShire of Dowerin
Size (ha)4.58 ha
DecisionClearing permit ownership transferred
Decision date27/08/2026

 

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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