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L 47/59

LiveMiscellaneous LicenceShire of East PilbaraWest Pilbara M.F. District

L 47/59 is a live miscellaneous licence in the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, held by Mitsui Iron Ore Development Pty Ltd, North Mining Limited and 3 others (part of Rio Tinto Limited). Granted on 5 Sept 2000 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 4 Sept 2042. The ground is covered by 18 historical WAMEX reports.

Area
410.81ha
Expires
Sept 2042
in 16 years
WAMEX reports
18
WA median is 53
Report drilling
10
of 18 reports
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Register summary

Holders
Mitsui Iron Ore Development Pty Ltd, North Mining Limited, Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd., Cape Lambert Iron Associates, Pannawonica Iron Associates
Part of
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as at 2025-12-31
Local government
Shire of East Pilbara, Shire of Ashburton
Application received
3 May 1999
Commenced
5 Sept 2000
Expiry
4 Sept 2042
Term
21 Years (Renewed)

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Exploration history on this ground

18 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect L 47/59: 5 report geochemistry or sampling, 10 include a digital data package.
Work on record: Diamond drilling 7 · Geophysical logging 7 · RC drilling 7 · Geological mapping 5 · Rehabilitation 5 · Aboriginal site surveys 4. Resource declared in A88479 (2010), A35543 (1992), A22483 (1753).
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When this ground was worked · 17 of 18 reports dated
11970s
41980s
21990s
32000s
72010s
Most recent reports
ReportYearOperatorProject On this groundTitle
A110821 2017 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd North Flank, Packsaddle, Western Ridge <1% Donated Drill Core – GE2403DG, GE2455DG, PSB0454DG, PSD1204DG, PSB0451DG, PSB0453DG, WSR1302RD
A107245 2015 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% ANNUAL REPORT COMBINED REPORTING C417/1995 Mudlark Well E47/13 E47/14 E47/15 E47/17 E47/1540 E47/1431 E47/1871
A104081 2014 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% Combined Annual Report Mudlark Well: E47/13, E47/14, E47/15, E47/17, E47/1540, E47/1431, E47/1871, E47/1875, P
A100199 2013 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% Annual Report C417/1995 Mudlark Well E47/13, E47/14, E47/15, E47/17, E47/1540, E47/1431, E47/1871, E47/1875, E
A95789 2012 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% Annual Report – Mudlark Well Combined Reporting Group E47/13, E47/14, E47/15, E47/17, E47/1540, E47/1431, E47/
13 more reports
A91731 2011 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% Annual Report – Mudlark Well Combined Reporting Group E47/13, E47/14, E47/15, E47/17, E47/1540, E47/1431 and E
A88479 2010 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mudlark Well <1% Annual Report - Mudlark Well Combined Reporting Group C417/1995, Reporting period October 2009 to October 2010
A84450 2009 United Iron Pty Ltd Mount Meharry 1.3% Mt MEHARRY PROJECT EXPLORATION LICENCE: E47/1431 ANNUAL GEOLOGICAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 26/07/2008 T0 24/07/2
A79623 2008 United Iron Pty Ltd Mount Meharry 1.3% Mt MEHARRY PROJECT EXPLORATION LICENCE: E47/1431 ANNUAL GEOLOGICAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 25/07/2007 T0 24/07/2
A76007 2007 United Minerals Corporation Nl Mount Meharry 1.3% Mount Meharry Project Exploration Licence:E47/1431 Annual Geological Report for the period 25/07/2006 to 24/07
A35543 1992 Bhp Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mining Area C and Mudlark Well iron ore <1% Exploration status report Mining Area 'C' TR3156H (TR70/3156) May 1992 BHP Iron Ore
A33354 1991 Bhp Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mount Goldsworthy <1% Exploration status report. Mining area 'C' 04/91 TR3156H (TR70/3156) BHP Iron Ore
A20508 1987 Goldsworthy Mining Ltd Nimingarra <1% Nimingarra Project, Non-statutory Report[s]: Quarterly Reports covering the period 01/01/1987 to 31/03/1987,TR
A17480 1986 North Flinders Mines Ltd Newman - Turee Creek <1% Newman - Turee Creek Project, Exploration Report for Quarterly Period ended 31st March 1986, TR70/3156H.
A14967 1985 Goldsworthy Mining Ltd Goldsworthy <1% Goldsworthy Project, Annual Report for the year ending December 31st 1984, TR703156H & E47/13-17.
A17088 1985 Goldsworthy Mining Ltd Goldsworthy <1% Goldsworthy Project, Annual Report for the year ending 31/12/1985, TR70/3156H.[Weeli Wolli Springs]
A968 1972 Western Mining Corporation Ltd Menzies - Comet Vale - Ora Banda <1% Menzies - Comet Vale - Ora Banda Project, Non-statutory Report:
A22483 1753 Goldsworthy Mining Ltd Mining Area C <1% Annual Exploration Report for year ending 31/12/87 Temporary Reserve T.R. 3156H Mining area 'C' Iron Ore (Mt G

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Tenure 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.