Proposals under the Mining Act 1978 Rio Tinto Exploration Licences

Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2023 at 1:52:07 PM

The Shire has been notified that Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd has lodged applications with the State Government to undertake mining activities in the Darling Scarp.  The application areas cover approximately 92,000 hectares and includes the local government areas of Murray, Boddington, Waroona, Harvey, Williams, Collie and Donnybrook-Balingup.

For more information please visit the Current Consultation page

Should you wish to lodge a submission under Section 111A of the Mining Act 1978, you may contact the Minister for Mine’s office via:

  • Email at: minister.johnston@dpc.wa.gov.au; or
  • Post at: 9th Floor, Dumas House, 2 Havlock Street, West Perth WA 6005.

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