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WESTERN-AUSTRALIAN-GOVERNMENT

Moore joins call for changes

Monday 08 December 2008

Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has joined a number of industry representatives calling for improvements to the State's the mine planning processes.


Uranium mining remains conservative

Wednesday 26 November 2008

The Western Australian government's decision to lift the ban on uranium mining does not mean projects will be expedited, DJ Carmichael head of research Paul Adams has said.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Tim Shanahan

Thursday 20 November 2008

Tim Shanahan has been nominated as a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his continued dedicated service to the mining industry.


'Nonsensical' uranium ban overturned

Wednesday 19 November 2008

The lifting of uranium bans this week by WA Premiere Colin Barnett will open the door to a new and long lasting sector for the Australian mining industry, Australian Uranium Association communication director Simon Clarke told MINING DAILY.


Federal support for WA uranium expansion

Friday 07 November 2008

The expansion of uranium mining in Western Australia could add billions of dollars to Australia's gross domestic product, a spokesperson for Federal Resources Minister Ferguson told MINING DAILY.


$280mill invested in housing

Tuesday 29 July 2008

The Western Australian Government has announced a $280 million four-year program to supply up to 200 factory-built, transportable homes each year to regional areas.


Homes for sale in Port Hedland

Thursday 06 March 2008

THE Western Australian Government has announced the sale of the first six of 187 homes to be sold under the South Hedland New Living project.


Hopetoun wastewater plant approved

Thursday 27 September 2007

THE Western Australian government has approved the $15million first stage of a new wastewater facility for Hopetoun.


Derby-Gibb River Road upgrade

Wednesday 15 August 2007

THE Western Australian Government will spend $1.75million towards a $6.5million Derby-Gibb River Road project.


Pilbara report available

Tuesday 26 June 2007

AN ABRIDGED version of the Western Australian Government commissioned Pilbara Ports Study, prepared by Worley Parsons, is available online


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