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 11780/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11780/1 |
| Applicant | Geoda Pty Ltd & Lamerton Pty Ltd |
| Project | Lady Ida |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 16/262, 16/263, 16/264, Miscellaneous Licences 16/58, 16/62, 16/103 |
| Shire | Shire of Coolgardie |
| Clearing purpose | Mining operations |
| Size (ha) | 400 ha |
| Submission closing date | 23/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11588/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11588/1 |
| Applicant | MEPAU Perth Basin Pty Ltd |
| Project | Woodada Gas Field |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Production Licence L4 R1 |
| Shire | Shire of Carnamah |
| Clearing purpose | Decommissioning and rehabilitation activities |
| Size (ha) | 2.82 ha |
| Submission closing date | 21/10/2026 |
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 10902/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 10902/2 |
| Applicant | NM Gold Operations Pty Ltd |
| Project | Garden Gully Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 51/886, 51/889 |
| Shire | Shire of Meekatharra |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 164.35 ha |
| Amendment requested | Increase the area of native vegetation authorised to clear from 93.96 hectares to 164.35 hectares; increase the permit boundary from 204.52 hectares to 317.21 hectares; and update the permit holder name from Zeus Mining Pty Ltd to NM Gold Operations Pty Ltd. |
| Submission closing date | 16/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9366/2 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9366/2 |
| Applicant | Karara Mining Limited |
| Project | Karara Iron Ore Project |
| Permit type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Miscellaneous Licences 59/98, 59/113, 59/191 |
| Shire | Shire of Perenjori |
| Clearing purpose | Communications tower and access track |
| Size (ha) | 0.4 ha |
| Amendment requested | Extend the duration of the permit by 5 years and add a land parcel on the clearing permit |
| Submission closing date | 13/10/2026 |
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.
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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 link | CPS 9337/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9337/3 |
| Permit holder & project | APA Operations (WA) Pty Ltd - King of the Hills Gas Pipeline |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Petroleum Pipeline Licence 126, Miscellaneous Licence 37/248 |
| Shire | Shire of Leonora |
| Clearing purpose | Gas Pipeline |
| Size (ha) | 80 ha |
| Permit duration | 9 October 2021 – 8 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 06/10/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 27/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11093/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11093/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Mt Magnet Gold Pty Ltd - Mount Magnet Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | 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 General Purpose Lease 58/8 |
| Shire | Shire of Mount Magnet |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 950 ha |
| Permit duration | 27 November 2025 – 26 November 2030 |
| Decision date | 01/10/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 22/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11745/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11745/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Norwest Sand & Gravel Pty Ltd - Turner River Pindan Sand |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 45/1195 |
| Shire | Town of Port Hedland |
| Clearing purpose | Sand mining and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 25 ha |
| Permit duration | 27 October 2026 –26 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 02/10/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 23/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11582/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11582/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Genesis Minerals (Leonora) Pty Ltd - Tower Hill Stage 2 Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 37/25, 37/55, 37/251, 37/622, 37/689, Miscellaneous Licences 37/263, 37/290 |
| Shire | Shire of Leonora |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production |
| Size (ha) | 122.44 ha |
| Permit duration | 23 October 2026 to 22 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 30/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 21/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11560/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11560/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Caprice Resources Ltd - Island Gold |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 21/66, 21/140 |
| Shire | Shire of Cue |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 350 ha |
| Permit duration | 17 October 2026 to 16 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 24/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 15/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11519/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11519/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Barto Gold Mining Pty Ltd - Southern Star Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 77/198, 77/660, and 77/702; Miscellaneous Licence 77/105 |
| Shire | Shire of Yilgarn |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 230 ha |
| Permit duration | 17 October 2026 – 16 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 24/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 15/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11304/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11304/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Sunnylake Holdings Pty Ltd - 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 |
| Permit duration | 17 October 2026 - 30 November 2035 |
| Decision date | 24/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 15/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 7914/5 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 7914/5 |
| Permit holder & project | IGO Cosmos Pty Ltd - Cosmos Nickel Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 36/127, 36/180, 36/212, 36/349, 36/371, 36/659; Miscellaneous Licence 36/159, 36/189 |
| Shire | Shire of Leonora |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 180 ha |
| Permit duration | 3 March 2018 – 28 February 2032 |
| Decision date | 24/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 15/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 11539/1 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 11539/1 |
| Permit holder & project | Odyssey Gold Limited - Tuckanarra Gold Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 20/527 |
| Shire | Shire of Cue |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated infrastructure |
| Size (ha) | 162.8 ha |
| Permit duration | 10 October 2026 – 9 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 17/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 08/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 9656/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 9656/3 |
| Permit holder & project | L & G Granite Contracting Pty Ltd - Manmanning Quarry |
| Permit Type | Area Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Lease 70/1300 |
| Shire | Shire of Dowerin |
| Clearing purpose | Quarry operations |
| Size (ha) | 4.58 ha |
| Permit duration | 17 September 2022 – 16 September 2028 |
| Decision date | 15/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 06/10/2026 |
| Clearing permit system link | CPS 8938/3 |
|---|---|
| Related documents | 8938/3 |
| Permit holder & project | Greenstone Resources (WA) Pty Ltd - King of the Hills Project |
| Permit Type | Purpose Permit |
| Tenure | Mining Leases 37/67, 37/76, 37/90, 37/179, 37/201, 37/222, 37/248, 37/330, 37/394, 37/407, 37/410, 37/416, 37/429, 37/451, 37/457, 37/496, 37/547, 37/548, 37/551, 37/570, 37/571, 37/572, 37/573, 37/574, 37/1081, 37/1105, Miscellaneous Licence 37/211 |
| Shire | Shire of Leonora |
| Clearing purpose | Mineral production and associated activities |
| Size (ha) | 992 ha |
| Permit duration | 22 August 2020 – 31 October 2031 |
| Decision date | 15/09/2026 |
| Appeals closing date | 06/10/2026 |
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.
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
