M 45/1231
LiveMining LeaseShire of East PilbaraMarble Bar District
M 45/1231 is a live mining lease in the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, held by Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd (part of PLS Group Limited). Granted on 26 Aug 2016 for 21 years, it expires on 25 Aug 2037. The ground is covered by 58 historical WAMEX reports.
Area
43.635ha
Expires
Aug 2037
in 11 years
WAMEX reports
58
WA median is 53
Report drilling
31
of 58 reports
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For M 45/1231 that covers 58 WAMEX reports · 387 open-file drillholes (36,160 m drilled) · 33 earlier titles on the ground since 1928 · 1 native title determination · no conservation land.
Register summary
- Holder
- Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd
- Part of
- PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) as at 2026-06-30
- Local government
- Shire of East Pilbara
- Application received
- 1 Nov 2012
- Commenced
- 26 Aug 2016
- Expiry
- 25 Aug 2037
- Term
- 21 Years
The full record on M 45/1231
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 4 changes of holder
- The full record: 11 years of expenditure, 41 conditions and 17 endorsements
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
Premium
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (20 on record), with mortgages, caveats and transfers flagged
- Expiry band, and how long the holder has had it
Exploration history on this ground
58 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect M 45/1231: 32 report geochemistry or sampling, 39 include a digital data package.
Work on record: Rock chip sampling 28 · RC drilling 25 · Geological mapping 18 · Mineral resource estimate 18 · Diamond drilling 14 · Feasibility studies 10. Resource declared in A124011 (2020), A120328 (2019), A117065 (2018), A114103 (2017) and 14 more.
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have them read into one cited report on M 45/1231, free for new accounts.
When this ground was worked · 57 of 58 reports dated
11960s
41970s
31980s
41990s
162000s
272010s
22020s
Most recent reports
| Report | Year | Operator | Project | On this ground | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A124011 | 2020 | Pilbara Minerals Limited | Pilgangoora | <1% | Combined Annual Exploration Report C123/2002, Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project for the period ending 23/04 |
| A123507 | 2020 | Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora - Annual Report C134_2011 - 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2020 |
| A119947 | 2019 | Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | C134_2019 Pilgangoora – Annual Report for the period 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2019, E45/02287, E45/02363, E45/03 |
| A120325 | 2019 | Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | P45/2758_Final Annual Technical Report for the period 29/10/2010 to 28/10/2018 |
| A120328 | 2019 | Pilbara Mines Limited | Pilgangoora | <1% | Combined Annual Exploration Report, Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project C123/2002 for the period 24 April 201 |
53 more reports
| A116600 | 2018 | Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora – Annual Report C134_2011, 01 May 2017 to 30 April 2018 |
| A117065 | 2018 | Pilbara Minerals Limited | Pilgangoora | <1% | C123/2002 Combined Annual Exploration Report, Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project for the period 24/04/2017 - |
| A114041 | 2017 | Altura Lithium Operations Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | C134/2011 Pilgangoora Project Combined Annual Report for the period 1 February 2016 to 30 April 2017, E45/0228 |
| A114103 | 2017 | Pilbara Minerals Limited | Pilgangoora | <1% | Combined Annual Exploration Report, Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project For the Period 24 April 2016 to 23 Ap |
| A108766 | 2016 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Exploration Licence 45/2287 and Prospecting Licence 45/2758 Combined Annual Report for the period 1st February |
| A108899 | 2016 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Exploration Licence 45/2363 Annual Report 1st May 2015 to 30th April 2016 |
| A109405 | 2016 | Pilbara Minerals Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Annual Mineral Exploration Report, Pilgangoora Project for the period 24 April 2015 to 23 April 2016. Combined |
| A106348 | 2015 | Pilbara Minerals Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, WA Annual Group Report C123/2002 24 April 2014 – 23 April 2015, [E45/2232, E45/2241, M45/ |
| A105555 | 2015 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Exploration Licence 45/2287 and Prospecting Licence 45/2758 Combined Annual Report for the period 1st February |
| A105939 | 2015 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Abydos Project C40/2007 Annual Technical Report to the Department of Mines and Petroleum for the Period Ending |
| A101850 | 2014 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 01/02/2013 to 31/01/2014, e45/2287; P45/2758. [C134/2011] |
| A102356 | 2014 | Atlas Iron Ltd; Altura Mining Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Abydos Project, Annual Report for the period 01/05/2013 to 30/04/2014, E45/2308,2362-2363, 2728,2899, 3298, 33 |
| A97801 | 2013 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 1st February 2012 to 31st January 2013, E45/2287; P45/2758. |
| A98064 | 2013 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Abydos Project, Annual Report for the period ending 30th April 2013, E45/2308, 2362-2363, 2471, 2728, 2899, 32 |
| A98065 | 2013 | Altura Exploration Pty Ltd | Pilgangoor | <1% | Pilgangoor Project, Annual Report for the period 1st May 2012 to 30th April 2013, E45/2363. [C40/2007] |
| A98263 | 2013 | Global Advance Metals Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 24th April 2012 to 23rd April 2013, E45/2232 & 2241; M45/78, |
| A93481 | 2012 | Altura Mining Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Exploration Licence 45/2287 and Prospecting Licence 45/2758 Combined Annual Report for the period 1st February |
| A93980 | 2012 | Global Advance Metals Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24th April 2011 to 23rd April 2012, Pilgangoora Project, C123/2002, E45/2232, E45 |
| A94018 | 2012 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | ABYDOS PROJECT C40/2007 Annual Technical Report to the Department of Mines and Petroleum for the Period Ending |
| A90379 | 2011 | Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 24th April 2010 to 23rd April 2011, E45/2232, E45/2241, E45/ |
| A90380 | 2011 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos - Pilgangoora | <1% | Abydos - Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period ending 23rd April 2011, E45/2232, E45/ 2241; M45/78 |
| A90513 | 2011 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Abydos Project, Annual Report for the period ending 30th April 2011,E45/2362, 2363, 2404, 2471, 2728, 2765, 28 |
| A87472 | 2010 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Annual Report to the Department of Mines and Petroleum for the period 01/05/2009 to 30/04/2010 |
| A87091 | 2010 | Talison Minerals Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24th April 2009 to 23rd April 2010, Pilgangoora Project, C123/2002 |
| A82658 | 2009 | Atlas Iron Ltd; Shaw River Resources Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Annual Report to the Department of Mines and Petroleum for the period 01/05/2008 to 30/04/2009 Tenements: E45 |
| A78704 | 2008 | Talison Minerals Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | PILGANGOORA PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 24th April 2007 to 23rd April 2008 TENEMENT: C123/2002 GROUP, |
| A78725 | 2008 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Annual Report to the Department of Industry and Resources Abydos for the period 01/05/07 to 30/05/08, TENEMENT |
| A82597 | 2008 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Abydos Project C123/2002, E45/2232, E45/2241 and E45/2251Annual for the period 24/04/2008 to 23/04/2009 |
| A75373 | 2007 | Atlas Iron Ltd | Abydos | <1% | Annual Report for the Period 01/05/06 to 30/04/07 Tenements:E45/2362,E45/2363,E45/2404,E45/2471,E45/2594, E45/ |
| A75697 | 2007 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 24th April 2006 to 23rd April 2007, E45/2241, M45/78, M45/33 |
| A71916 | 2006 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report for the period 24 April 2004 to 23 April 2005, E45/2241,M45/78,M45/333, Com |
| A73283 | 2006 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project E45/2241,M45/78,333, Annual Report for the Period 24 April 2005 to 23 April 2006, Combined |
| A68773 | 2004 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual report for the period 17 June 2003 to 16 June 2004, M45/333, Report No 0520-2004-0 |
| A67007 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Annual Report for the period 17 June 2002 to 16 June 2003 Pilgangoora Project M45/333 Report No. 0520-2003-02 |
| A67565 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project , Annual Report for the period 25 February 2002 to 24 February 2003, M45/333 |
| A67562 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | 2.8% | Pilgangoora Project , Annual Report for the period 25 February 2000 to 24 February 2001 M45/78 Report No: SOG0 |
| A67563 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | 2.8% | Pilgangoora Project , Annual Report for the period 25 February 2002 to 24 February 2003 M45/78 Report No: SOG |
| A67564 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project , Annual Report for the period 25 February 2000 to 24 February 2001 M45/333 Report No: SOG |
| A67732 | 2003 | Sons Of Gwalia Ltd | Pilgangoora | 2.8% | PILGANGOORA PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 25 NOVEMBER 2002 – 24 NOVEMBER 2003 (M45/78) |
| A63518 | 2001 | De Beers Australia Exploration Ltd | Carlindi | <1% | Annual Report for Exploration Licences 45/2195 - 45/2200. |
| A55428 | 1998 | Lynas Gold Nl | Pilgan | <1% | Pilgan Project, Annual Report M45/39, 77, 78, 300, 323, 324, 333, 334, 335 and 397 for period 25th February 19 |
| A50883 | 1997 | Lynas Gold Nl | Lynas Find | <1% | Lynas Find Project, (Pilgan Joint Venture) Annual Report M45/39, 77,78,300, 323, 324, 333, 334, 335, & 397 for |
| A31704 | 1990 | Pilgan Mining Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Annual Report, October 1990, Combined Reporting No: CR 123/2002. ( Pilgangoora Tantalite |
| A31961 | 1990 | Carpentaria Exp Co Pty Ltd | Pilgan Project | <1% | Pilgan Project, Final Surrender Report for the period March 1989 to October 1990, M45/77,78,324,333-335 & 397. |
| A28243 | 1989 | Pilgan Mining Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Development Proposal, Pilgangoora, March 1989. |
| A27571 | 1989 | Carpentaria Exp Co Pty Ltd | Pilgan | <1% | Pilgan Project, Annual Report for the period ending 28/02/1989, M45/77-78, 324, 333-335 & 397. [C123/2002] |
| A19207 | 1983 | Pancontinental Mining Ltd | Pilgangoora - Paynes Find - Yinnietharra | <1% | An evaluation of the rare-metal potential of pegmatites at the Pilgangoora, Paynes Find, Yinnietharra, Wodgina |
| A5637 | 1975 | Esso Australia Ltd | Chinnamon Creek | <1% | Chinnamon Creek Claims, Annual report for Period ending March 1975, MC45/6922 ... 45/7048 |
| A5570 | 1975 | Esso Exploration Aust Inc | McPhee | <1% | Annual report for period ending March 1975, McPhee Claims, MC45/7251 ... 45/7698-7702 [Plates 7-30 see A5571] |
| A5571 | 1975 | Esso Exploration Aust Inc | McPhee | <1% | Annual report [non-statutory] for period ending March 1975, McPhee Claims, MC45/7251 ... 45/7702 [Plates 7-30, |
| A6753 | 1975 | Mcsweeney Partners Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Non-statutory Report: Summary of the Pilgangoora Tantalite Orebody, January 1975, MC45/64 |
| A2407 | 1968 | Electrolytic Zinc Co | Pilgangoora | <1% | Pilgangoora Project, Non-statutory Report: Exploration Report, December 1968, MC45/810, 816, 937-939. |
| A102445 | 1753 | Global Advance Metals Pty Ltd | Pilgangoora | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24th April 2013 to 23rd April 2014, Pilgangoora Project, C123/2002 |
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.