Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) will act to ensure the ‘certainty and security’ of state mining interests, after the Warden’s Court determined an exploration licence to be invalid.
DMIRS is examining a recent Warden’s Court decision relating to Pantoro South’s objection to an exploration licence application by True Fella.
On 18 August, the Warden determined that True Fella’s exploration application was invalid, referring to the Section 58 Statement included with the application.
DMIRS will examine the decision in detail, including any potential impact on the current guidelines provided regarding Section 58 of the Mining Act.
DMIRS continues to ensure the security of title and integrity of the register is of prime importance in the administration of the resources industry in Western Australia.
Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Bill Johnston, assured the resources industry that the matter would be investigated in detail.
“I have been informed of the Warden’s Court decision relating to True Fella’s exploration licence application,” Mr Johnston said.
“Industry can be assured the McGowan Government is taking this matter very seriously, and will act to ensure certainty and security of tenure for proponents.
“This will include any steps necessary to ensure the validity of granted exploration licences.”
