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WA’s online mining approvals portal days away from launch

Minister David Michael

Minister David Michael

4th September 2025

By: Mariaan Webb

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

     

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Western Australia’s digital portal to streamline mining approvals will go live within days, Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael confirmed at the Africa Down Under conference on Thursday.

Michael said the Resources Online platform would expand the state’s digital capability for mining and petroleum environmental lodgements, improving efficiency and transparency in the approvals process.

“A regulatory system that is transparent, consistent, and clear has made WA a global mining and energy leader. This helps drive investment for industry to do business and deliver projects with confidence. Knowing what the rules are and where to find them is crucial,” Michael told delegates.

He added that Resources Online would be able to process certain approvals almost instantly, aided by a new eligible mining activity framework for low-impact work. “We like to say, you do a deal with WA, you do a deal for the life of your projects. Right now, we are also improving our processes through programmes like our fast-tracking mining approval strategy. We are just days away from a release of our new digital platform … helping, especially the exploration sector.”

The system, to be administered by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, will replace the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System with a consolidated portal. Phase 1 will migrate Programmes of Work, with further initiatives planned in 2025.

Michael emphasised that efficiency gains would not come at the expense of oversight. “Reforming our environmental approvals processes to improve efficiency, whilst maintaining rigour, is our ambition and key to remaining a mining destination of choice.”

The portal forms part of the Cook government’s Fast Tracking Mining Approvals programme, designed to shorten approval timeframes for smaller or low-risk projects.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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