The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released new Statutory Guidelines for mining proposals and mine closure plans.
The new guidelines, which are approved by the Director General under section 70O(1) of the Mining Act, and, as such, form part of the statutory requirements, take effect from 3 March 2020. All mining proposals and mine closure plans submitted on or after 3 March 2020 must meet the requirements identified in the new guidelines.
The Statutory Guidelines are supported by an Environmental Objectives Policy and two guidance documents that provide further information on how to prepare a mining proposal and mine closure plan.
DMIRS reviewed the mandatory requirements for mining proposals and mine closure plans in response to industry feedback.
