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MANAGEMENT

Lawyers excused from court mentions

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

20 August 2020

Prospectors and fossickers in WA will not be able to get permits for the foreseeable future.
COVID-19

DMIRS no longer issuing Miner's Rights

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

06 April 2020

The old Coolgardie Wardens Court.
COVID-19

DMIRS pandemic preparedness plans

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

25 March 2020

Mines Minister Bill Johnston in the Pilbara in 2019. Photo by Karma Barndon.
EXPLORATION

New timeframe for DMIRS approval

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

27 February 2020

The DeGrussa Concentrator remained unaffected by the inrush incident.
ENVIRONMENT

Water breaches DeGrussa underground

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

14 February 2020

 WAMEX search tool page in GeoVIEW.WA, showing polygon attribution of exploration reports for part of the Pilbara region
EXPLORATION

Sunset clause shines light on old reports

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

23 January 2020

Miners told to ensure their workers have access to safe drinking water.
MANAGEMENT

DMIRS warning on water

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

09 December 2019

 WA's harsh environment
ENVIRONMENT

WA too hot to handle, DMIRS warns

Miners warned to respect the WA sun this summer.

05 December 2019

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Emesent Hovermap riding high on UAVs, robots and automobiles

The underground mapping specialist explores new ways to map the inaccessible

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Tackling tailings risk with dewatered solutions

SRK is working to consider dewatered tailings management technology as a risk reduction

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Enhanced Safety and Visibility with BlastWeb II Technology

Dyno Nobel’s digital advancements bring a new era of secure underground blasting

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Mining hub for services and repairs excellence opens in Karratha

The Karratha Service Centre specialises in delivering OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments

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