Mining Industry

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (28 July 2015). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy):

I am advised that an internal review of the case management, assessment and approvals decision making on the granting of mineral tenements for major mining projects was initiated by the Department of State Development. The key purpose of the review was to assist the department improve its internal systems, processes, effective collaborations and work scheduling.