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3. Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration # Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration Positioning Western Australia’s resources sector as the global leader. Last updated: 25 September 2026 ## Announcements [](/government/announcements/resources-pipeline-points-strong-future-wa-jobs)  Media release 14 September 2026 ### Resources pipeline points to strong future for WA jobs New report highlights Western Australia’s $8 trillion resources opportunity. [](/government/announcements/three-positions-available-students-environmental-science-intern-program-reopens) News story 25 September 2026 ### Three positions available for students as Environmental Science Intern Program reopens Upcoming opportunity for environmental science students to apply for renumerated work placements at the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration. [](/government/announcements/expressions-of-interest-invited-environmental-industry-secondment-program-reopens) News story 25 September 2026 ### Expressions of interest invited as Environmental Industry Secondment Program reopens Opportunities available for environmental professionals to apply for work placements at the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration. [](/government/announcements/nominees-announced-2026-resources-sector-awards-excellence) News story 23 September 2026 ### Nominees announced for 2026 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence Nominees for 2026 Resources Sector Awards for Excellence present a series of outstanding contributions to conservation and community initiatives. [Browse more announcements](/government/announcements?organisation=Department%20of%20Mines%2C%20Petroleum%20and%20Exploration)  [Online applications and services](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/dmpe-online-systems-and-my-account) [Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS)](/service/environment/environmental-impact-assessment/access-the-environmental-assessment-and-regulatory-system) [GeoVIEW.WA](/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/geoview-search-geoscience-and-titles-information) [Mineral Titles Online (MTO)](/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/access-mineral-titles-online-mto) [Petroleum Geothermal Register (PGR)](/service/natural-resources/energy-resources/access-petroleum-geothermal-register-pgr) [Resources Online](/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/access-resources-online) [Tengraph Online/Web](/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/access-tengraph-web) ## What we do Provide trusted knowledge and stewardship of Western Australia’s resources to maximise value for current and future generations. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/exploration-western-australia)  ## Exploration in Western Australia View resources on WA’s geology and get advice for PoW and prospecting. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/mining-tenure-petroleum-and-energy-titles)  ## Mining tenure, petroleum and energy titles Learn about getting mining tenure and energy resource titles in Western Australia. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/resource-and-environmental-compliance)  ## Resource and environmental compliance Environmental requirements for mineral resources and compliance for energy resources. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/geological-survey-of-western-australia)  ## Geological Survey of Western Australia Geoscientific data, information and services to support the responsible use of the State’s natural resources. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/mineral-resources-and-mining)  ## Mineral resources and mining Understand the legislative and regulatory framework for WA mineral resources. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/petroleum-and-energy-resources)  ## Petroleum and energy resources Responsible management, exploration and development of petroleum and energy resources in Western Australia. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/aboriginal-empowerment-unit)  ## Aboriginal Empowerment Unit A dedicated team focused on building empowerment and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/geological-survey-of-western-australia/exploration-incentive-scheme-eis)  ## Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Stimulating mineral and energy exploration for the benefit of all Western Australians. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/resources-investment-information-and-statistics)  ## Resources data and investor information Economic and statistical information on Western Australia’s resources industry. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/wardens-court-western-australia)  ## Wardens Court Court information, dates, forms and template. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/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. [](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/community-and-education)  ## Community and education Supporting our community with educational resources you can trust. ## Services [Our services](/services?organisation=Department%20of%20Mines%2C%20Petroleum%20and%20Exploration) ## Corporate information [About the department](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/about-the-department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration) [Annual reports](/government/document-collections/annual-reports-dmpe) [Strategic Plan](/government/publications/dmpe-2026-29-strategic-plan-future-ready) [Careers at DMPE](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/careers-dmpe) [Open consultations](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/consultations?organisation=Department%20of%20Mines%2C%20Petroleum%20and%20Exploration&status=1) [Customer Service Charter](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/dmpe-customer-service-charter) [Statement of business ethics](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/statement-of-business-ethics-dmpe) [Transparency Statement](/government/publications/transparency-statement-dmpe) [Privacy](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/privacy-policy-dmpe) [Freedom of Information](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/freedom-of-information-foi-dmpe) [Mining and petroleum approvals performance reports](/government/document-collections/mining-and-petroleum-approvals-performance-reports) [System outage notices](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/system-outage-notices-dmpe) [Contact us](/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/dmpe-contact-information) ## Ministerial reporting [](/government/premier-and-cabinet-ministers/daniel-pastorelli)  ### Hon Daniel Pastorelli MLA Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration; Water ## Contact Address: [100 Plain Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=100%20Plain%20Street%20EAST%20PERTH%20WA%206004) Telephone: [08 9222 3333](tel:0892223333) Email: <online@dmpe.wa.gov.au> ## Follow us [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmpe) ## Share  - [Facebook share(Opens in a new tab/window)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wa.gov.au%2Forganisation%2Fdepartment-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration) - [X(Opens in a new tab/window)](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wa.gov.au%2Forganisation%2Fdepartment-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration) - [LinkedIn(Opens in a new tab/window)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wa.gov.au%2Forganisation%2Fdepartment-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration) - Copy URL ## Have a question or want to report a problem? 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