RE: 30p23 Apr 2025 14:34
From DEMIRS website
NOT LONG TO WAIT
Overview
If you are an explorer or prospector who intends to undertake ground disturbing activities with mechanised equipment, the Mining Act 1978 requires you to lodge a Programme of Work (PoW) application.
Timeline
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has a target timeframe of completing 80% of assessments within 15 business days.
All targets are subject to sufficient information being supplied on lodgement to assess the application.
You can check the progress of your application online via the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System (EARS Online) until 21 November 2024. From 26 November 2024, PoWs will be lodged and tracked via the Resources Online Portal. For the period of 21 November to 26 November, proponents will be unable to submit PoW applications online.