perth basin - shale

According to Tap's December report permits for shale exploration have been awarded to Rusa (subject to Native Title) and Tap will have to make a decision in the next few months as to whether they wish participate in future exploration. I most certainly hope they take up the option as there is a lot of interest from the "Big Boys" in our enormous reserves of shale gas.
"Australia tipped to overtake China in shale boom"

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/australia-tipped-to-overtake-china-in-shale-boom/story-e6frg9df-1226805382078

"AWE Limited defines 11.1 trillion cubic feet of unconventional gas resources in Perth Basin assets"

http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/52569/awe-limited-defines-111-trillion-cubic-feet-of-unconventional-gas-resources-in-perth-basin-assets-52569.html