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Johnston zaps PoWs forward

INDUSTRY has welcomed the Western Australian government’s move to implement an approvals response plan at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to tackle the growing pile of programs of work applications, mining proposals and native vegetation clearing permits needing assessment and approval.

 WA mines minister Bill Johnston in WA's Goldfields

WA mines minister Bill Johnston in WA's Goldfields

A 42% rise in PoW applications this year has put assessment timeframes for exploration and mining approvals under pressure. There were 450 applications received in March alone. Mining proposals are...

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