L 52/185
L 52/185 is a live miscellaneous licence in the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, held by Itochu Minerals & Energy Of Australia Pty Ltd, Mitsui Iron Ore Corporation Pty Ltd and 1 other (part of BHP Group Limited). Granted on 9 Jan 2019 for 21 years, it expires on 8 Jan 2040. The ground is covered by 6 historical WAMEX reports.
Register summary
- Holders
- Itochu Minerals & Energy Of Australia Pty Ltd, Mitsui Iron Ore Corporation Pty Ltd, Bhp Minerals Pty Ltd
- Part of
- BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) as at 2026-06-30
- Local government
- Shire of East Pilbara
- Application received
- 19 Jan 2018
- Commenced
- 9 Jan 2019
- Expiry
- 8 Jan 2040
- Term
- 21 Years
The full record on L 52/185
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: 20 conditions and 20 endorsements
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A123858 | 2020 | Bhp Iron Ore Pty Ltd | Bonobo | <1% | Annmual Report for E52/2009 - Bonobo for the period ending 26/5/2020 |
| A120457 | 2019 | Bhp Iron Ore | Bonobo | <1% | Partial Surrender Report - for the Period 27th May 2013 to 26th May 2019 |
| A105685 | 2015 | Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd | Mount Newman | <1% | Annual report for the period 27th May 2014 to 26th May 2015, Bonobo Project, E52/2009 |
| A102292 | 2014 | Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd | E52/2009 | <1% | Annual Report for the period 27th May 2013 to 26th May 2014, E52/2009 |
| 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 |
1 more report
| 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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