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 11286/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11286/1 |
| Applicant | IGO Newsearch Pty Ltd |
| Project | Crossroads project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 77/329, 77/467 |
| Shire | Shire of Kondinin |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral exploration and access tracks |
| Size (ha) | 2.5 ha |
| Submission closing date | 13/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11418/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11418/1 |
| Applicant | Penny Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Penny West Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 57/180, 57/196, Miscellaneous Licence 57/54, 57/55 |
| Shire | Shire of Sandstone |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 350 ha |
| Submission closing date | 13/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11338/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11338/1 |
| Applicant | Catalyst (Old Highway) Pty Ltd |
| Project | Old Highway Mining Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 52/1080, 52/1081 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 250 ha |
| Submission closing date | 10/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11342/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11342/1 |
| Applicant | Brightstar Resources Limited |
| Project | Yunndaga Gold Mine |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 29/88, 29/153, 29/184 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 50 ha |
| Submission closing date | 10/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11304/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11304/1 |
| Applicant | Sunnylake Holdings Pty Ltd |
| Project | Cowcowing Lakes Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 70/171, 70/172, 70/173, 70/264, 70/1078, Miscellaneous Licence 70/195 |
| Shire | Shire of Wyalkatchem |
| Clearing purpose | Gypsum Mining |
| Size (ha) | 30 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11317/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11317/1 |
| Applicant | Focus Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Coolgardie South Operations |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 15/237, 15/410, 15/412, 15/646, 15/675, 15/966, 15/1262, 15/1293 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 500 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11337/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11337/1 |
| Applicant | Christopher Moore |
| Project | |
| Permit type | Area Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 77/1323 |
| Shire | Shire of Yilgarn |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 4.1 ha |
| Submission closing date | 6/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11222/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11222/1 |
| Applicant | Monger Exploration Pty Ltd |
| Project | Lucky Strike Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licence 26/317 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Haul road |
| Size (ha) | 25 ha |
| Submission closing date | 3/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11287/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11287/1 |
| Applicant | Robe River Mining Company Pty Ltd |
| Project | Greater West Angelas |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Robe River) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 248SA (AML 70/248) |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | mineral exploration, hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 150 ha |
| Submission closing date | 3/02/2026 |
| 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 7318/3 |
| Related documents | 7318/3 |
| Applicant | Carnegie Gold Pty Ltd |
| Project | Davyhurst Gold Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 30/255 |
| Shire | Shire of Menzies |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 90 ha |
| Amendment requested | Increase the amount authorised to clear to 90 ha (40 ha increase) and to extend the permit duration by five years |
| Submission closing date | 30/01/2026 |
| Re- advertised reason | to include extending the permit duration by five years |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9985/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9985/2 |
| Applicant | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd |
| Project | Silvergrass East – Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) scheme |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mineral Lease 4SA (AML 70/4) Iron Ore (Hamersley Range) Agreement Act 1963, Mining Lease 272SA (AM 70/272) |
| Shire | Shire of Ashburton |
| Clearing purpose | Establishment and operation of a managed aquifer recharge scheme and associated activities, fauna/flora monitoring access, groundwater/hydrogeological monitoring access, infrastructure access, and Aboriginal Heritage survey/access |
| Size (ha) | 40 ha |
| Amendment requested | To increase the total clearing amount from 30 ha to 40 ha |
| Submission closing date | 3/02/2026 |
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 link | CPS 5855/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 5855/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd - Phil’s Creek Iron Ore Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron Ore (Yandicoogina) Agreement Act 1996, Mining Lease 274SA (AM 70/274); Mining Leases 47/1359, 47/1421, Miscellaneous Licences 47/336, 47/554 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Camp operations, decommissioning, rehabilitation, and closure activities |
| Size (ha) | 95 ha |
| Permit duration | 1 February 2014 - 1 February 2036 |
| Decision date | 29/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 19/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6820/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6820/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Gascoyne Resources (WA) Pty Ltd - Glenburgh Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 09/148, Miscellaneous Licence 09/62 |
| Shire | Shire of Upper Gascoyne |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 369 ha |
| Permit duration | 22 January 2016 - 31 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 30/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 20/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10466/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10466/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Andy Well Mining Pty Ltd - Gnaweeda Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 51/870, 51/882, Miscellaneous Licence 51/97 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral Production |
| Size (ha) | 570 ha |
| Permit duration | 18 April 2024 - 17 April 2029 |
| Decision date | 29/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 19/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6823/5 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6823/5 |
| Permit holder & project | Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Mt Henry mine |
| Permit Type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | General Purpose Lease 63/7; Mining Lease 63/515; Prospecting Licence 63/2102 |
| Shire | Shire of Dundas |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and mineral exploration |
| Size (ha) | 546.35 ha |
| Permit duration | 16 January 2016 – 31 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 27/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 17/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6824/4 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6824/4 |
| Permit holder & project | Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Mt Henry mine |
| Permit Type | Purpose permit |
| Tenure | General Purpose Lease 63/6; Mining Leases 63/366, 63/516 |
| Shire | Shire of Dundas |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production |
| Size (ha) | 630 ha |
| Permit duration | 16 January 2016 – 31 January 2031 |
| Decision date | 27/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 17/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6127/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6127/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Dampier Salt Limited - Dampier Operations |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Dampier Solar Salt Industry Agreement Act 1967, Mineral Lease 253SA (AML 70/253) |
| Shire | City of Karratha |
| Clearing purpose | Borrow Pit |
| Size (ha) | 10 ha |
| Permit duration | 9 August 2014 - 31 July 2034 |
| Decision date | 22/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11088/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11088/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Lake MacLeod Pty Ltd - 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 |
| Permit duration | 14 February 2026 – 13 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 22/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11155/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11155/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd - Mt Jewell Mining Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 24/944, 24/978, Miscellaneous Licences 24/220, 24/231 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 500 ha |
| Permit duration | 14 February 2026 – 13 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 22/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 12/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 10344/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10344/2 |
| Permit holder & project | Regan Scott Grant - Lake Lockhart Gypsum Mine |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 70/1382 |
| Shire | Shire of Lake Grace |
| Clearing purpose | Gypsum extraction and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 53.9 ha |
| Permit duration | 11 January 2024 - 10 January 2029 |
| Decision date | 20/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 10/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11102/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11102/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Black Cat (Kal East) Pty Ltd |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 25/24, 25/91, 25/129; Miscellaneous Licence 25/62 |
| Shire | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 31 ha |
| Permit duration | 9 February 2026 - 8 February 2031 |
| Decision date | 15/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 05/02/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 6924/4 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 6924/4 |
| Permit holder & project | BHP Iron Ore Pty Ltd - Ophthalmia Dam Maintenance Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Iron ore (Mt Newman) Agreement Act 1964, Mineral Lease 244SA (AML 70/244) Special Lease for Mining Operations 3116/3684, Crown Lease N088235, Newman Water Lease, Lot 351 on Deposited Plan 74327 pursuant to the Iron Ore (Mount Newman) Agreement Act 1964 |
| Shire | Shire of East Pilbara |
| Clearing purpose | Maintenance to Ophthalmia Dam and all associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 40 ha |
| Permit duration | 16 April 2016 - 30 November 2036 |
| Decision date | 13/01/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 03/02/2026 |
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
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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