Resources Online is the new and secure digital solution to improve the efficiency of environmental applications under the Mining Act 1978 and State petroleum legislation.
This is a key deliverable of the department’s Fast Tracking Mining Approvals program, which aims to significantly expand and improve the digital capability of mining and petroleum environmental lodgements to the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE).
The new platform will ultimately replace the current Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS) with a consolidated solution that provides a single user portal.
Once finalised, you will be able to submit, track and manage a number of mining and petroleum environmental lodgements to DMPE.
The implementation of Resources Online will be phased. The below applications will be released in the following stages.
Access Resources Online – Public Search
Release 1 – Complete
- Resources Online Portal
- Programme of Works (PoW)
Release 2 – Complete
- Eligible Mining Activities (New application)
- Mining Development and Closure Proposals (New application)
- Mine Closure Plan
- Programme of Works (PoW) Rehabilitation Report
Release 3 – In progress delivery estimation: 9 June 2026
- Both an Environment Plan (EP) and an Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) can be lodged online via the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS Online) until 4 June 2026. From 9 June 2026, online submissions will need to be completed using the Resources Online Portal.
- Native Vegetation Clearing Permits (Mineral and petroleum activities) (NVCP) can be lodged via DMPE’s Departmental Submissions portal until 4 June 2026. From 9 June 2026, online submissions will need to be completed using the Resources Online Portal.
Note: From 5 June to 8 June 2026, proponents will be unable to submit EP, OSCP or NVCP applications online.
More information
If you have any questions relating to the lodgement of Programme of Works, Mining Development and Closure Proposals, Mine Closure Plans or Eligible Mining Activity Notices, please contact resourcesonline@dmpe.wa.gov.au.
For any enquiries relating to the implementation of Resources Online please contact REC.Consultation@dmpe.wa.gov.au.
Find the latest updates, how-to guides and answers to frequently asked questions for Resources Online. Check back regularly as content is added constantly visit Resources Online Updates and FAQs.
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