State Batteries Program
Between the late 1890s and the 1950s the WA Government established 73 state batteries across mining areas. These ore crushing facilities supported small-scale miners and prospectors who lacked the scale of operations to justify their own facilities.
In the late 1980s, the state batteries were vested in several State Government agencies, including The Perth Mint which has responsibility for 22 of the sites.
We have identified that some of these sites require maintenance works and further investigation.
Our priority is to make the sites safe and secure and, as part of our refreshed corporate strategy, we have commenced a program to address any risks identified.
In June 2023, the Gold Corporation Board approved the delivery of a baseline knowledge assessment across the sites under its management order. The assessments were completed in April 2024.
This process has provided a detailed picture of each site’s risk and liabilities, which helps inform the program of works and the need for any further investigations.
We are engaging closely with the WA Government and other stakeholders as we progress these works.
Planned works at each site
In 2025 The Perth Mint launched geotechnical and essential safety works across several of the 22 state battery sites under its management.
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Black Range - Sandstone
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in March 2026. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Essential safety work was completed in July 2026. This work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces and the installation of a boundary fence for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Coolgardie
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in May 2025. The purpose of this work is to ensure that machinery and equipment can be deployed safely, if required, in the future.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Cue
Essential safety work for this site was completed in July 2025. Work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, and the installation of a boundary fence for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Kalgoorlie
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in October 2025. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety works.
Essential safety work was completed for this site in August 2025. Work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces, and the installation of fencing around several suspected shafts for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Laverton
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in April 2025. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Essential safety work was completed for this site in August 2025. This work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant buildings and structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces, installation of a cover over the open well shaft, and application of a spray sealant to the tailings for dust suppression.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Leonora (townsite)
Technical and structural assessments were undertaken at the site between 2023 and 2026. This work is ongoing and will help determine what infrastructure may be preserved as well as appropriate future site uses.
We understand how important the Leonora State Battery is to the community's history and identity and this will be an important consideration, alongside safety and technical factors, as this work progresses.
We will continue to engage with the community and key stakeholders.
Our Community hotline is available for enquiries.
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Leonora (highway)
Geotechnical investigations were completed in May 2026. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Linden
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in March 2026. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Essential safety work was completed in July 2026. This work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant structures and general safety measures such as the filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Marvel Loch
Essential safety work was completed for this site in August 2025. This work included the installation of a boundary fence for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Meekatharra
Non-intrusive geotechnical investigation work was completed in May 2025. The geotechnical work involved investigating site and ground conditions and included identifying any suspected abandoned mine features and confirming ground stability.
The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work. Essential safety work was completed in July 2025. This work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Norseman
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in May 2025. The purpose of this work was to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Essential safety works are planned to be undertaken in 2027.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Ravelstone-Peak Hill
Essential safety work was completed in July 2025. This work included installation of a boundary fence for public safety and security.
A geotechnical investigation is planned for this site in 2027 . The purpose of this work is to ensure that machinery and equipment was deployed safely during the essential safety work.
Further essential safety work for this site is planned for 2027. This work may include the removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant buildings and structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Wiluna
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in May 2025. The purpose of this investigation was to inspect the site’s geotechnical and mining setting, and to identify and assess suspected abandoned mine features and areas of ground instability.
Based on the outcomes of the investigation, potential hazards and risks to the safety of site personnel were assessed to inform constraints on the execution of essential safety work.
Essential safety work for this site is planned for 2027. This work may include removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces, dust suppression measures and the re-installation of a boundary fence for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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Yarri
A non-intrusive geotechnical investigation was completed in March 2026. The purpose of this investigation was to inspect the site’s geotechnical and mining setting, and to identify suspected abandoned mine features and areas of ground instability.
Based on the outcomes of the investigation, potential hazards and risks to the safety of site personnel were assessed to inform constraints on the execution of essential safety work.
Essential safety work was completed in July 2026. This work included removal of general and hazardous waste materials, removal of remnant buildings and structures, filling in of pits and levelling of ground surfaces, and re-alignment of the boundary fence for public safety and security.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
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If you have state batteries related questions, please contact the team below.
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