The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) have released proposed new mining proposal guidelines (3.2 MB PDF) for stakeholder feedback as part of the Reforming Environmental Regulations (RER) initiative. The proposed new guidelines are a major change from existing guidelines and … Continued
David O’Brien to present “Closer to Closure? Reflections on the Mine Closure Framework in Western Australia” presentation at WIMWA Breakfast on 2 October 2015.
The Department of Environmental Regulation are requesting feedback on draft licence documentation.
The 2015 National Environmental Law Association (WA) State Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency, Perth on 3 September 2015, focusing on current issues in environmental law. Our own David O’Brien spoke about some of the practical issues for mine suspension and closure.
MBS Environmental has established a decision support system for assessment of WA rangeland soils, drawing upon more than 20 years of experience from its Principal Environmental Geochemist, Dr David Allen. MBS Environmental’s soil assessment reports now include an appendix that describes the methodology adopted for assessment of soil chemical and physical properties and ratings tables for interpretation of results.
Sirius Resources NL nominates Zenith Pacific as the preferred tenderer for the proposed Nova combined solar and diesel power station at the Nova Nickel Project.
David O’Brien from MBS will be speaking at the National Environmental Law Association WA conference in Perth on September 3. The conference will explore a range of current issues in environmental, planning and water law, including urban and coastal planning, … Continued
Construction to commence this month at the DeGrussa Copper Mine.
Dr Paul Vogel steps down, Dr Tom Hatton is appointed.
Alan Wright reviews the DMP Guidelines for Preparing Mine Closure Plans – May 2015 Revision.