Media statements are also released by the Minister for Environment.
Please note that the email address for general media enquiries is info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approval for the mining of a new Pilbara iron ore deposit, subject to a set of environmental conditions.
Read more...Revisions to the existing Marandoo Iron Ore Project, 37km east of Tom Price in the central Pilbara, intended mainly to consolidate and update conditions, have been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Hamersley Iron Pty Limited proposes to revise conditions applying to the existing Marandoo Iron Ore Project which comprises an open-cut iron ore mine, associated infrastructure and parts of the Central Pilbara Railway.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has backed plans for a more compact city to accommodate 3.5 million people in future and says it’s the best way to protect our environment in the long term.
Read more...Uncontaminated wood waste - normally disposed of in landfill - will be converted into electricity under a proposal recommended for strict conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...The Forrestfield Airport Link, which will extend Perth’s rail network, has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...A new mineral sands mine in the southwest has been recommended for strict conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...Environmental Protection Authority Chairman Dr Paul Vogel has today announced he will be stepping down from the position at the end of his current term in November.
Read more...An extension to an operating iron ore mine 130km northwest of Newman has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...A proposal for exploration drilling on the Feral Prospect (E70/2227), near the town of Perenjori – 348km from Perth, has been recommended for strict conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...A revision of the Pilbara Iron Ore Project allowing limited expansion and the construction of new infrastructure including roads, an airstrip and an accommodation camp has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Flinders Mines Ltd proposes to revise its existing Pilbara Iron Ore Project, located 70km north-west of Tom Price in the central Pilbara.
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