A report into the amalgamation of Southern Ports Authority has found the intended benefits of the merger have been partly achieved, but further refining is still required. The former Albany, Bunbury and Esperance port authorities were merged to form the Southern Ports Authority in October 2014, as part of the first
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Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has officially launched the Emergency management for Western Australian mines code of practice. Since mining operations can be potentially hazardous, and are often in remote locations, it is important to always be prepared for an emergency. The code provides important information on emergency management plans and how to
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The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is calling for nominations for its annual Awards for Excellence. Resources companies that have engaged collaboratively with communities, excelled in safety and health, or have demonstrated innovation, for the environment or workplace, are encouraged to apply. Last year, the Golden Gecko Award for environmental
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The WA Government today welcomed the launch of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies' (AMEC) A lithium industry in Australia: A value chain analysis for downstreaming Australia's lithium resources report. The independent report is a call to action for Australia to capitalise on the estimated $2 trillion lithium value chain. The
Read MoreThe WA Government has received approval to draft and introduce the Mining Legislation Amendment and Validation Bill 2017 and amend the Mining Act 1978. The amending legislation will validate granted tenements and ensure security of title for mining companies. This announcement follows the High Court's decision on the Forrest & Forrest v
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