G 52/279
G 52/279 is a live general purpose lease in the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, held by Itochu Minerals & Energy Of Australia Pty Ltd, Bhp Minerals Pty Ltd and 1 other (part of BHP Group Limited). Granted on 23 May 2006 for 21 years, it expires on 22 May 2027. The ground is covered by 7 historical WAMEX reports.
Register summary
- Holders
- Itochu Minerals & Energy Of Australia Pty Ltd, Bhp Minerals Pty Ltd, Mitsui-Itochu Iron Pty Ltd
- Part of
- BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) as at 2026-06-30
- Local government
- Shire of East Pilbara
- Application received
- 13 Oct 2004
- Commenced
- 23 May 2006
- Expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Term
- 21 Years
The full record on G 52/279
The register summary says who holds it today. The rest of the record says how they came to, what is attached to it, and whether it is being worked.
- Current holders and their shares, and the one change of holder on record
- The full record: 50 conditions and 4 endorsements
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (12 on record), with mortgages, caveats and transfers flagged
- Expiry band, and how long the holder has had it
Exploration history on this ground
| Report | Year | Operator | Project | On this ground | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A110821 | 2017 | Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd | North Flank, Packsaddle, Western Ridge | <1% | Donated Drill Core – GE2403DG, GE2455DG, PSB0454DG, PSD1204DG, PSB0451DG, PSB0453DG, WSR1302RD |
| A100611 | 2013 | Bhp Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd | Western Ridge | <1% | Western Ridge E52/170, E52/2008 & ML52/901-906, 2013 Combined Annual Report C44/2013 Reporting Period 5th Dece |
| A45448 | 1995 | Mim Exploration Pty Ltd | Round Hill | <1% | Round Hill Project, Final Report, Exploration Licence E52/755 for the year ending 20th August 1995. |
| A42394 | 1994 | Mim Exploration Pty Ltd | Round Hill | <1% | Round Hill Project, Annual Report for the year ending 20th August 1994, E52/755. |
| A37130 | 1992 | Bhp Iron Ore Pty Ltd | ML 244 SA - Weeli Wolli | <1% | Surrender report. Period to 02/05/91. Sections 4, 5, 6 and 21. ML 244 SA |
2 more reports
| A29395 | 1989 | Pennant Resources Ltd | McCamey's Monster | <1% | Annual report for ML70/266SA McCamey's Monster for the period 11/10/88-10/10/89 |
| A1379 | 1970 | Pacminex Pty Ltd | Hamersley | <1% | Temporary Reserves for iron ore West Pilbara and Peak Hill Goldfields. Report for the quarter ended 30th June, |
What does the exploration record say about this ground?
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List this tenementTenure data sourced from the DMPE public registers and SLIP WA (© Government of Western Australia, CC BY 4.0), as at 2026-10-08. Compiled by NextMaps. Verify against primary sources before reliance.