Alcoa fail tests for protecting cockatoos and drinking water
The US miner has held back findings that it drilled near Cockatoo nesting trees and has had its plans for protecting Perth's water supply rejected.
Fracking
Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, increases oil and gas flow in so-called tight reservoirs by cracking the structure with fluid under pressure. It is banned in WA except for some areas of the Mid-West and the Kimberley.
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Kimberley fracker expects to escape WA gas export ban
Black Mountain expects the McGowan Government to soon waive its gas export ban but fracking the gas must wait for two years of environmental studies.
Bill Johnston tells frackers to get community onside
According to Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston, the onshore oil and gas industry needs to get the community behind fracking.