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Lawyers excused from court mentions

The changes allow parties to be represented by someone other than a lawyer during mention hearings.

20 August 2020

DMIRS no longer issuing Miner's Rights

DMIRS no longer issuing Miner's Rights or assessing Section 40E permit applications.

06 April 2020

DMIRS pandemic preparedness plans

WA mines department pushing for online services to be used as much as possible.

25 March 2020

New timeframe for DMIRS approval

DMIRS cuts some of the red tape from the work program application process.

27 February 2020

Water breaches DeGrussa underground

Thirty two miners underground at DeGrussa forced to seek shelter after an inrush event at the mine.

14 February 2020

Sunset clause shines light on old reports

Grandfather mineral exploration reports up to 30-years-old finally made public.

23 January 2020

DMIRS warning on water

Miners told to make sure they are supplying safe and accessible drinking water to workers.

09 December 2019

WA too hot to handle, DMIRS warns

Miners warned to respect the WA sun this summer.

05 December 2019

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