Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration

Government of Western Australia

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Positioning Western Australia’s resources sector as the global leader.

Last updated: 15 July 2026

Announcements

DMPE Strategic Plan: Future ready

News story

14 July 2026

DMPE releases Strategic Plan 2026–29: Future ready

Inaugural plan establishes the strategic direction for the department to ensure responsible development of WA’s resources, regulatory assurance and encourage industry innovation.

News story

25 June 2026

Abandoned Mines Program Ellendale Project – Stage 2 Rehabilitation Earthworks

The Department of Mining, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) continues large-scale rehabilitation at Ellendale, delivering risk reduction alongside Aboriginal employment and training, and local economic outcomes.

Media release

19 June 2026

Expansion strengthens support for Aboriginal Heritage Surveys

Aboriginal Heritage Survey Assistance Program to be expanded.

News story

12 June 2026

Nominations close soon for 2026 petroleum and greenhouse gas acreage releases

Call for nominations of discrete areas to close on 20 June 2026.

What we do

Provide trusted knowledge and stewardship of Western Australia’s resources to maximise value for current and future generations.

Exploration in Western Australia

Exploration in Western Australia

View resources on WA’s geology and get advice for PoW and prospecting.

Mining tenure and petroleum titles

Mining tenure, petroleum and energy titles

Learn about getting mining tenure and energy resource titles in Western Australia.

Resource and environmental compliance

Resource and environmental compliance

Environmental requirements for mineral resources and compliance for energy resources.

Geological Survey

Geological Survey of Western Australia

Geoscientific data, information and services to support the responsible use of the State’s natural resources.

Mineral resources and mining

Mineral resources and mining

Understand the legislative and regulatory framework for WA mineral resources.

Petroleum and energy resource

Petroleum and energy resources

Responsible management, exploration and development of petroleum and energy resources in Western Australia.

Aboriginal Empowerment Unit

Aboriginal Empowerment Unit

A dedicated team focused on building empowerment and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS)

Stimulating mineral and energy exploration for the benefit of all Western Australians.

Resources data and investor information

Resources data and investor information

Economic and statistical information on Western Australia’s resources industry.

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Wardens Court

Court information, dates, forms and template.

Communications and engagement

Communications and engagement

Stay up to date with our geoscience and regulatory news and opportunities to engage with us like events and workshops.

Community and education

Community and education

Supporting our community with educational resources you can trust.

Ministerial reporting

Contact

Address:

100 Plain Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004

Telephone:

Email:

online@dmpe.wa.gov.au

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