Department of Mines and Petroleum

The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) is responsible for ensuring the States resources sector is developed and managed responsibly and sustainably for the benefit of all Western Australians. As the States regulator for extractive industries and dangerous goods, DMP is the lead agency in administering Western Australias multi-agency regulatory framework. DMP ensures the States safety, health and environmental standards are world best practice and consistent with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, regulations and policies. It is also responsible for the collection of royalties and has a lead role in providing geoscientific information, which supports private investment in resources exploration and development. DMP's robust regulation, provision of geological data and innovative management of an equitable and secure titles system helps Western Australia continue to be an attractive destination for investment. This approach also supports the development of the resources sector, which underpins the Western Australias economy. DMP remains committed to educating the community about resource development and regulation in Western Australia.