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M 45/629

LiveMining LeaseShire of AshburtonMarble Bar District

M 45/629 is a live mining lease in the Shire of Ashburton, 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 Nov 1994 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 22 Nov 2036. The ground is covered by 10 historical WAMEX reports.

Area
150ha
Expires
Nov 2036
in 10 years
WAMEX reports
10
WA median is 53
Report drilling
2
of 10 reports
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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 Ashburton
Application received
2 Aug 1994
Commenced
23 Nov 1994
Expiry
22 Nov 2036
Term
21 Years (Renewed)

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Exploration history on this ground

10 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect M 45/629: 3 report geochemistry or sampling, 5 include a digital data package.
Work on record: Rock chip sampling 3 · Geological mapping 2 · RC drilling 2 · Diamond drilling 1 · Geological reconnaissance 1 · Geophysical logging 1.
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When this ground was worked
52000s
52010s
Most recent reports
ReportYearOperatorProject On this groundTitle
A112092 2017 Central Pilbara North Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mulga Downs 2.1% E45/3896 Dershaw Well Project Annual Report for the period 19/01/2016 to 18/01/2017
A108299 2016 Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd Dershaw Well 2.1% Annual Report For the Year Ending 18 January 2016, E45/3896 Dershaw Well
A89951 2011 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Annual Report for the period 7th February 2010 to 6th February2011, Railway South Project, C53/2006, E45/2707-
A90500 2011 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Final Surrender Report, E45/2707, E45/2709 & E45/2749, Railway South Project, C53/2006, Report period: 7th Fe
A86349 2010 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Annual report for the period 07 February 2009 to 06 February 2010, Railway South Project, E45/2707, E45/2708,
5 more reports
A81745 2009 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Annual report for the period 07 February 2008 to 06 February 2009, Railway South Project, E45/2707, E45/2708,
A77156 2008 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd North Shaw 86% Annual Report North Shaw (Quarry 8) M 45/629 Reporting Period 23 November 2006 - 22 November 2007
A77638 2008 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Annual report for the period 07 February 2007 to 06 February 2008, Railway South Project, C53/2006
A74774 2007 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Railway South <1% Annual Report for the Period 07 February 2006 to 06 February 2007, Railway South Project, E45/2770, E45/2707,
A67430 2003 Bhp Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd North Shaw 86% Annual Report for the period 23 November 2002-22 November 2003 North Shaw M45/629

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.