Licences and works approvals assessments for public comment
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| Details | Applicant and Location | Category | Assessments Type | Submissions Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L9155/2018/1 |
Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Higginsville Gold Project - M15/351, M15/289, M15/225, M15/642, M15/348, M15/31, M15/786, M15/506, M15/620, M15/629, M15/639, M15/640, M15/580, M15/581, L15/288, L15/302, P15/4786, G15/19, M15/528, M15/231, M15/748, M15/512, M15/352, M15 - Higginsville 6443 | 5 - Processing or beneficiation of metallic or non-metallic ore, 6 - Mine dewatering, 54 - Sewage facility, 64 - Class II or III putrescible landfill site | New Works Approval | 29-01-2026 |
| W3179/2026/1 |
Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd - Bellbird Strategic Laydown - Part of mining tenement L47/128 and Land Administration Act Lease (LAA) Lease I134828 - Shire of Ashburton | 12 - Screening, etc. of material, 13 - Crushing of building material, 61A - Solid waste facility | New Works Approval | 29-01-2026 |
| W3175/2025/1 |
ALCOA of Australia Limited - Wagerup Alumina Refinery - Freehold Lot 700 on P59305 - WAROONA WA 6215 | 31 - Chemical manufacturing | New Works Approval | 29-01-2026 |
| W3141/2025/1 |
Talisaon Lithuim Pty Ltd - Talison Lithium Mine - Mining tenements M01/3, M01/6, M01/7, M01/8, M01/9 and M1/16 and L70/232 and L70/244 General purpose lease G01/1 and G1/04 - GREENBUSHES WA 6254 | 5 - Processing of beneficiation of metallic or non-metallic ore | New Works Approval | 29-01-2026 |
| W3085/2025/1 |
OzAurum Mines Pty Ltd - Mulgabbie North - Within mining tenement M28/240 - Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Menzies | 5 - Processing or beneficiation of metallic or non-metallic ore, 7 - Vat or in situ leaching of metal | New Works Approval | 28-01-2026 |
| L9304/2021/1 |
Shire of Ashburton - Pilbara Regional Waste Management Facility - Lot 550 and Lot 551 on Plan 414367, being Reserve 53324 Onslow Road - TALANDJI WA 6710 | 13 - Crushing building material, 57 - Used tyre storage (general), 61 - Liquid waste facility, 61A - Solid waste facility, 62 - Solid waste depot, 63 - Class I inert landfill site, 64 - Class II or III putrescible landfill site, 65 - Class IV secure landfill site | Amendment | 27-01-2026 |
| L8773/2013/1 |
Shire of Roebourne - Karratha Airport - Lot 300 on Plan 41931 and part lot 302 on Plan 41933, S-20.709804, E116.755533; S-20.707978, E116.768687 - GAP RIDGE WA 6714 | 54 - Sewage facility | Amendment | 27-01-2026 |
| L3171/2025/1 |
Musgrave Minerals Limited - Cue Gold Project - Miscellaneous Licence L58/42, Mining Leases M21/106, M58/224, M58/366, M58/367 - CUE WA 6640 | 6 - Mine dewatering, 89 - Putrescible landfill site; | New Licence | 19-01-2026 |
| W3150/2025/1 |
Karora (Higginsville) Pty Ltd - Higginsville Gold Project - Within the mining tenements G15/19,G15/23, G15/26, G15/27,G15/29 L15/282, L15/288, L15/298, L15/302, L15/347, L15/382, L15/389, M15/31, M15/225, M15/231, M15/289, M15/325, M15/338, M15/348, M15/351, M15/352, M15/375, M15/506, M15/507, M15/512, M15/528, M15/580, M15/581, M15/597, M15/610, M15/620, M15/629, M15/639, M15/640,M15/642, M15/681, M15/748, M15/786, M15/817, M15/1132, M15/1790, M15/1814 - HIGGINSVILLE WA 6443 | 5 - Processing or beneficiation of metallic or non‑metallic ore, | New Works Approval | 12-12-2025 |
| W3173/2025/1 |
Water Corporation - Waroona Wastewater Treatment Plant - 22 Drake Road, Lots 22 and 305 on Plan 2231914 - WAROONA WA 6215 | 54 – Sewage Facility: | New Works Approval | 12-01-2026 |
January 9, 2026: 4:25 pm