DEMIRS Resources WA

From today, 1 December 2023, we will be the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The addition of “Energy” reflects the importance of WA’s energy portfolio and the role it will play in our State’s decarbonisation ambitions. More - ow.ly/JbV950QcKFu

Eight petroleum exploration blocks have been released in WA for 2023, located across the Canning, Northern Carnarvon, Amadeus, and Perth Basins. Industry is invited to bid on the onshore areas. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 19 January 2024. More - ow.ly/ia7y50PYRkt

Just announced: Successful applicants for Round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme's co-funded drilling program and Series 6 of the energy analysis program. More - ow.ly/18T050PY0WL

As part of the State’s Mining Rehabilitation Fund independent 10-year review, Marsden Jacob Associates is seeking feedback from all interested parties on the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012. More - ow.ly/Rslv50PN7Tv

Geological Survey of Western Australia will be conducting deep crustal seismic surveys along three lines in the Mid West and South West regions commencing in mid-September. Learn more about the surveys here: ow.ly/Fiui50PICeB

A collaborative drilling initiative between the Geological Survey of Western Australia and @CrcMinex is set to address declining mineral discovery rates by mapping and defining potential mineral systems in remote, underexplored regions of #WA. More - ow.ly/qgCQ50PEapW

The Mining Rehabilitation Fund will undergo review. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/SluQ50PyoM6

Staff from GSWA were part of the annual Diggers and Dealers Forum held in Kalgoorlie this week. The team spent the last few days discussing the future of WA's resources sector and making valuable connections in the industry. #DMIRS #DiggersandDealers

Applications for Round 28 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme and Series 6 of the Energy Analysis Program are now open until 4pm Friday 1 September 2023. Read the #mediastatement here: dmp.wa.gov.au/News/No-end-in…

Read the department’s response to submissions on the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill (No.2) 2022. More - ow.ly/peS250Psyfj

Two new programs have been launched today as part of a strategy to create safer workplaces and drive cultural change within Western Australia’s resources sector. @WorkSafeWA ow.ly/y8WU50PpA8T

DMIRS Dangerous Good has given the tick of approval for WA’s first green hydrogen facilities, showing the right systems and expertise are in place to facilitate the safe and sustainable development of WA’s green fuels industry - ow.ly/wHzj50PhJEB

Petroleum and geothermal title holders and applicants are encouraged to have your say on a draft guide note addressing the management of subsisting petroleum and geothermal titles. More – ow.ly/tp3850P8agT

Register to find out more about this new framework aiming to deliver more efficient mining approvals processing - ow.ly/9CJz50P3Ebi

Read about consultation on a framework to deliver more efficient mining approvals processing, what the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 means for approvals, and how a Mining Industry Respect Infoline is addressing sexual harassment in the industry - dmp.wa.gov.au/News/Group-eNe…

@EdithCowanUni has been announced as the successful applicant for a new mining sector initiative, the Professorial Chair in Mining Work Health and Safety. This is part of the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety program. More - ow.ly/vmjE50OWQ0G

Have your say on a draft discussion paper on the Mining Development and Closure Proposals and Approvals Statement framework. Industry workshops will be held in July as part of the consultation. For more information and to register - ow.ly/7lke50OWIJi

A leading Australian building and construction materials company has been fined $130,000 and ordered to pay $4,000 in costs after a worker was killed when the haul truck he was driving fell around 15 metres in an open pit mine. More at dmp.wa.gov.au/News/Company-f…

New guidelines for submitting a mineralisation report and supporting statement for a mining lease application have been released. For more - ow.ly/avYY50OSnvM

FIFO Focus offer Psychosocial Risk Management Programs for the WA mining industry under a subsidised arrangement. This is a Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) initiative. More - ow.ly/nV3R50ONOpN.