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The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the international competitiveness of our resources sector and improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Energy for Minerals Development

The Regional Minerals Program (RMP) project study titled Energy for Minerals Development in the South West Coast Region of Western Australia examined inter alia the cost and availability of energy as a key determinant of project viability in the south west coast region.

To obtain a copy of the Report, please see the downloadable file below. To access the Report is available in three parts.

Part 1 - RMP Energy for Minerals Development [PDF, 1.1MB] contains the following chapters:

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction, Background and Methodology
  • Minerals

Part 2 - RMP Energy for Minerals Development [PDF, 735KB] contains the following chapters:

  • Energy Availability
  • Achieving Target Energy Prices
  • Economic Impacts of Development Scenarios
  • Infrastructure, Environmental and Other
  • Recommendations

Part 3 - RMP Energy for Minerals Development [PDF, 354KB] contains the following appendices:

  • Interpretation and Glossary
  • Terms of Reference
  • Study Sponsors and Management Committee
  • Gas Reserves Assessment and Classification
  • LNG and Gorgon Pricing Considerations
  • Economic Modelling Report
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