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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 11371/1
Related documents11371/1
ApplicantLake MacLeod Pty Ltd                    
ProjectLake MacLeod Solar Salt Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureEvaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967, Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 245SA), Miscellaneous Licences 09/10, 09/11, 09/18                   
ShireShire of Carnarvon
Clearing purposeBorrow pits, road maintenance, and access track upgrades
Size (ha)160 ha            
Submission closing date03/04/2026

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.

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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 linkCPS 9173/3
Related documents9173/3
ApplicantGMA Garnet Pty Ltd 
ProjectLynton North Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/204
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)50.71 ha 
Amendment requestedExtend the duration of the Condition 4 authorised clearing permit from 9 April 2025 to 9 April 2030 and amendment to Condition 7 (a) removing the requirement to clean earth-moving equipment of soil and vegetative material when leaving area to be cleared
Submission closing date20/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9282/2
Related documents9282/2
ApplicantFortescue Metals Group Ltd
ProjectPilbara Transmission Project                    
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMiscellaneous Licences 45/457, 45/470
ShireShire of East Pilbara                        
Clearing purposePowerline and associated infrastructure
Size (ha)38.5 ha
Amendment requestedTo extend the duration of the permit for a further 5 years until 30 July 2031
Submission closing date20/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 9380/2
Related documents9380/2
ApplicantJuno Minerals Limited                                
ProjectYunndaga Rail Siding Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 29/21, Miscellaneous Licences 29/116, 29/117, 29/123
ShireShire of Menzies                              
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)69.5 ha
Amendment requestedPermit extension duration
Submission closing date20/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10694/2
Related documents10694/2
ApplicantRegis Resources Limited                                        
ProjectDuketon Gold Project – Southern Tenements
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 38/114, 38/160, 38/262, 38/341, 38/630, 38/1297 and 38/1304, Miscellaneous Licences 38/20, 38/202, 38/203, 38/206, 38/234, 38/364, 38/365
ShireShire of Laverton
Clearing purposeMineral production              
Size (ha)759 ha
Amendment requestedIncrease the permit boundary and the amount of clearing authorised
Submission closing date31/03/2026

Clearing permit system link CPS 9172/2
Related documents9172/2
ApplicantGMA Garnet Pty Ltd
ProjectLynton North Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 70/204
ShireShire of Northampton
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)28.33 ha
Amendment requestedAmendment to extend the duration of authorised clearing (Condition 4), the duration of the permit, and to amend Condition 8(a)
Submission closing date13/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11093/2
Related documents11093/2
ApplicantMt Magnet Gold Pty Ltd                              
ProjectMount Magnet Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 58/8, Mining Leases 58/30, 58/60, 58/78, 58/79, 58/80, 58/81, 58/119, 58/120, 58/121, 58/136, 58/147, 58/173, 58/174, 58/180, 58/186, 58/187, 58/192, 58/193, 58/194, 58/201, 58/205, 58/210, 58/233, 58/273, 58/375
ShireShire of Mount Magnet                   
Clearing purposeMineral Production and Associated Activities
Size (ha)950 ha
Amendment requestedAmendment to increase the clearing permit boundary by 12 hectares, add tenure to the permit, and correct a clerical error on the permit
Submission closing date24/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10170/2
Related documents10170/2
ApplicantAbra Mining Pty Limited 
ProjectAbra Base Metals Project
Permit typePurpose Permit
TenureGeneral Purpose Lease 52/292 Mining Lease 52/776 Miscellaneous Licence 52/194, 52/198, 52/210, 52/240
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeMineral Production and associated activities
Size (ha)150 ha
Amendment requestedIncrease amount authorised to clear and to extend the permit duration
Submission closing date17/03/2026

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 linkCPS 11147/1
Related documents11147/1
Permit holder & projectWestern Queen Pty Ltd - Western Queen Project                                    
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Leases 59/45, 59/208, Miscellaneous Licence 59/40
ShireShire of Yalgoo
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities                 
Size (ha)205 ha
Permit duration8 April 2026 - 8 April 2031
Decision date12/03/2026
Appeals closing date02/04/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 1153/5
Related documents1153/5
Permit holder & projectMetals Exploration Pty Ltd - Wingellina Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit                    
TenureExploration Licence 69/535
ShireShire of Ngannyatjarraku
Clearing purposeMineral exploration  
Size (ha)60 ha
Permit duration26 May 2011 – 31 May 2031
Decision date05/03/2026
Appeals closing date26/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11136/1
Related documents11136/1
Permit holder & projectGibb River Diamonds Limited - Edjudina Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 31/495, Miscellaneous Licences 31/91,31/92
ShireShire of Menzies
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)30 ha
Permit duration28 March 2026 – 27 March 2031
Decision date05/03/2026
Appeals closing date26/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11183/1
Related documents11183/1
Permit holder & projectWhite Star Minerals Pty Ltd - Tumblegum South Project                       
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureMining Lease 51/888, Miscellaneous Licence 51/112
ShireShire of Meekatharra                       
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)45 ha
Permit duration29 March 2026 – 28 March 2031
Decision date06/03/2026
Appeals closing date27/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11203/1
Related documents11203/1
Permit holder & projectFMR Investments Pty Ltd - Gunga Gold Project
Permit TypePurpose Permit                    
TenureMining Lease 15/26            
ShireShire of Coolgardie
Clearing purposeMineral production and associated activities
Size (ha)41 ha
Permit duration28 March 2026 – 27 March 2031
Decision date05/03/2026
Appeals closing date26/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11300/1
Related documents11300/1
Permit holder & projectNM Gold Operations Pty Ltd - Garden Gully Dewatering Infrastructure
Permit TypePurpose Permit                    
TenureMiscellaneous Licences 51/138, 51/139                         
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeDewatering Infrastructure
Size (ha)26.60 ha
Permit duration28 March 2026 – 27 March 2031
Decision date05/03/2026
Appeals closing date26/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 4132/9
Related documents4132/9
Permit holder & projectSandfire Resources Limited - DeGrussa Copper Mine   
Permit TypePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 52/1046, Miscellaneous Licences 52/122, 52/161                    
ShireShire of Meekatharra
Clearing purposeMine closure and related activities
Size (ha)450 ha                                    
Permit duration12 March 2011 - 12 March 2031
Decision date26/02/2026
Appeals closing date19/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10916/1
Related documents10916/1
Permit holder & projectRobe River Mining Company Pty Ltd - Tom Price Mainline Maintenance Works        
Permit TypePurpose permit
TenureMiscellaneous Licences 47/67, 47/228               
ShireShire of Ashburton
Clearing purposeRail maintenance and associated activities, upgrading and maintaining existing communication facility and maintaining existing access tracks
Size (ha)10 ha  
Permit duration21 March 2026 – 20 March 2031
Decision date26/02/2026
Appeals closing date19/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11220/1
Related documents11220/1
Permit holder & projectDoublebell Resource Wealth Pty Ltd - Kaolin Project                                   
Permit TypePurpose permit
TenureMining Lease 63/677
ShireShire of Dundas                    
Clearing purposeMineral production
Size (ha)120 ha
Permit duration21 March 2026 – 20 March 2031
Decision date26/02/2026
Appeals closing date19/03/2026

Clearing permit system linkCPS 11168/1
Related documents11168/1
Permit holder & projectBHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd - Yarrie Project
Permit TypePurpose permit
TenureIron Ore (Goldsworthy-Nimingarra) Agreement Act 1972 Mining Lease 263SA (AM 70/263), Mining Leases 45/558, 45/1016
ShireShire of East Pilbara
Clearing purposeContaminated sites investigations, remediation and associated activities
Size (ha)10 ha
Permit duration21 March 2026 – 20 March 2031
Decision date26/02/2026
Appeals closing date19/03/2026

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)

Referral system linkREF 11399
ReferrerCarnegie Gold Pty Ltd
Location detailsMiscellaneous Licence L30/86
Documents (FTP)11399/1
Size (ha)4 ha
DecisionPermit required
Decision date17-Feb-26

Referral system linkREF 11400
ReferrerLake MacLeod Pty Ltd
Location detailsEvaporites (Lake MacLeod) Agreement Act 1967 Mineral Lease 245SA (AML 70/245)
Documents (FTP)11400/1
Size (ha)2.38 ha
DecisionPermit not required
Decision date17-Feb-26

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.

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.

Clearing permit system linkCPS 10646/3
Related documents10646/3
Permit holder & projectRobe River Mining Company Pty Ltd - West Angelas Project        
Permit TypePurpose Permit
TenureIron Ore (Robe River) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 248SA (ML 248SA), General Purpose Leases 47/1235, 47/1236, Miscellaneous Licences 47/50, 47/63             
ShireShire of Ashburton, Shire of East Pilbara
Clearing purpose180 ha 
Size (ha)Mineral exploration, hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations, and associated activities
Permit duration24 December 2024 – 23 December 2034
Decision date06/03/2026
Appeals closing date27/03/2026

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