L 52/153
LiveMiscellaneous LicenceShire of East PilbaraPeak Hill M.F. District
L 52/153 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 26 Feb 2013 for 21 years, it expires on 25 Feb 2034. The ground is covered by 26 historical WAMEX reports.
Area
318.49ha
Expires
Feb 2034
in 7 years
WAMEX reports
26
WA median is 53
Report drilling
14
of 26 reports
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For L 52/153 that covers 26 WAMEX reports · 15 earlier titles on the ground since 1958 · 1 native title determination · no conservation land.
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
- Application received
- 25 Oct 2012
- Commenced
- 26 Feb 2013
- Expiry
- 25 Feb 2034
- Term
- 21 Years
The full record on L 52/153
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.
Free account
- Current holders and their shares, and all 5 changes of holder
- The full record: 14 conditions and 18 endorsements
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
Premium
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (5 on record), with mortgages, caveats and transfers flagged
- Expiry band, and how long the holder has had it
Exploration history on this ground
26 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect L 52/153: 9 report geochemistry or sampling, 14 include a digital data package.
Work on record: RC drilling 14 · Geological mapping 7 · Geological interpretation 5 · Geophysical logging 5 · Geophysical interpretation 4 · Ground gravity surveys 4. Resource declared in A1524 (1962).
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When this ground was worked
11960s
1970s
11980s
61990s
72000s
112010s
Most recent reports
| Report | Year | Operator | Project | On this ground | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A119295 | 2019 | Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd. | Spearhole | <1% | C165/2005 Spearhole Project Combined Annual Report Exploration Licences 52/2043, 52/2044, 52/3398, 52/3446 and |
| A116863 | 2018 | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.3% | Annual Combined Report C117/2016 Turee Creek for the period 31 March 2017 to 30 March 2018, E52/03137, E47/031 |
| A116952 | 2018 | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 3.4% | Final Surrender E52/3137 Turee Creek Project for the period 08/08/2016 - 01/06/2018 |
| A113884 | 2017 | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.3% | Annual Combined Report C117/2016 for the period 31/3/2016 to 30/3/2017 |
| A104905 | 2015 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Spearhole | <1% | Spearhole Project, Annual Report for the period 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014, E52/2043-2044; P52/1186, 1188 & 1212 |
21 more reports
| A101254 | 2014 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Spearhole | <1% | Annual Technical Report for the period 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2013 for the Spearhole Project Area E52/2044, E52/2 |
| A102802 | 2014 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River Project,Partial Surrender Report for the period 06 July 2008 – 17 June 2014, E52/2044. |
| A96944 | 2013 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Spearhole | <1% | Spearhole Project, Annual Report for the period 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012, E52/2043-2044; P52/118 |
| A92947 | 2012 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Spearhole | <1% | Annual Technical Report for Spearhole Project Area E52/2044, E52/2043, P52/1186, P52/1188, P52/1212, C165/2005 |
| A89415 | 2011 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Spearhole | <1% | Exploration Licences E52/2044 and E52/2043, and Prospecting Licences P52/1186, P52/1187, P52/1188, P52/1212. C |
| A85969 | 2010 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Spearhole | <1% | Spearhole Project Area Combined Annual Technical Report Exploration Licence E52/2043, E52/2044, P52/1186, P52/ |
| A81204 | 2009 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | SPEARHOLE | <1% | Spearhole Project E52/2044, E52/2043, P52/1184, P52/1185, P52/1186, P52/1187, P52/1188, P47/1320, P47/1321. An |
| A77021 | 2008 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River Project Area Combined Annual Report for E47/754 , E47/1050, E52/1459 and E52/1512 for 22 December |
| A74078 | 2007 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River E47/754,1050,1459,E52/1512, Combined Annual Report C146/2002 for the Period 22/12/2005 to 21/12/2 |
| A71659 | 2006 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River, Combined Annual Report for E47/754,E47/1050 E52/1459 and E52/1512, for the period 22/12/2004 to |
| A70019 | 2005 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River - Combined annual report for E47/754, E47/1050, E52/1459 and E52/1512 for the period 22/12/2003 t |
| A67970 | 2004 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Angelo River Combined annual report for E47/754, E47/1050, E 52/1459 and E52/1512 for the period 22/12/2002 to |
| A66510 | 2003 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Angelo River | <1% | Combined Annual Report period 22/12/01 - 21/12/02 Angelo River Project E47/1050 and E52/1512 Report No 1938 |
| A56213 | 1998 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project , Final Surrender Report for the period 03/09/1993 to 28/08/1998, E52/773. |
| A50972 | 1997 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project,1996 Partial Surrender Report, E52/773, February 1997. |
| A52370 | 1997 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project, Annual Report for the period 03/09/1996 to 02/09/1997, E52/773 |
| A49248 | 1996 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project Exploration Licence E52/773 Peak Hill Mineral Field Western Australia Annual Report for th |
| A45706 | 1995 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project, Annual Report for the period 03/09/1994 to 02/09/1995, E52/773. |
| A42378 | 1994 | Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | 1.7% | Turee Creek Project Exploration Licence E52/773 Peak Hill Mineral Field Western Australia Annual Report for th |
| A16454 | 1985 | Hamersley Exp Pty Ltd | Turee Creek | <1% | TR70/4325 TR70/4509 to TR70/4514 1985 Turee Creek |
| A1524 | 1962 | Carpentaria Exp Co Pty Ltd | Ashburton | <1% | Ashburton Project, Non-statutory Report: Final Report, October 1962, TR70/ 2519H. |
What does the exploration record say about this ground?
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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.