M 45/96
M 45/96 is a live mining lease in the Town of Port Hedland, 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 21 Jan 1986 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 20 Jan 2028. The ground is covered by 19 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
- Town of Port Hedland
- Application received
- 6 Dec 1984
- Commenced
- 21 Jan 1986
- Expiry
- 20 Jan 2028
- Term
- 21 Years (Renewed)
The full record on M 45/96
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 all 22 changes of holder
- The full record: 43 years of expenditure, 9 conditions and 1 endorsement
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A107805 | 2016 | W.A. Limestone | PIndan | <1% | M45/1210 PIndan Sands Exploration Report for the period 21/10/2014 – 20/10/2015 |
| A106842 | 2015 | Polaris Metals Pty Ltd | Poondano | <1% | Poondano E45/2723-I Final Surrender Report for the Period 30 June 2006 – 24 June 2015 |
| A107310 | 2015 | Pmr Quarries Pty Ltd; Wa Limestone | Pindan | <1% | E45/3550 Exploration Tenement Annual Exploration Report 2015 |
| A103606 | 2014 | Process Minerals International Pty Ltd | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project C148/2007 Annual Report - 01 July 2013 to 30 June 2014, E45/2723 – I, E 45/3114 – I, E 45/311 |
| A103794 | 2014 | Pilbara Sands Pty Ltd | Pindan Mine | <1% | Pindan Mine Project, Annual Report for the period 08/09/2013 to 07/09/2014, E45/3550. |
14 more reports
| A96620 | 2013 | Pilbara Sands Pty Ltd | Pindan Sands | <1% | Mineral Exploration - Annual Report Mining Lease: M45/1210 Report Period : 21/10/2011 - 20/10/2012 |
| A99325 | 2013 | Pilbara Sands Pty Ltd | Pindan Sands | <1% | Mineral Exploration - Annual Report Exploration Licence: E45/3550 Report Period: 08.09.2012 - 07.09.2013 |
| A99646 | 2013 | Process Minerals International | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project 2013, Annual Report - 01 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, E45/2723 – I, E 45/3114 – I, E 45/3115 – |
| A100603 | 2013 | Pilbara Sands Pty Ltd | Pindan | <1% | Mineral Exploration - Annual Report Mining Lease: M45/1210 Report Period: 21.10.2012 – 20.10.2013 |
| A95539 | 2012 | Polaris Metals Pty Ltd | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project 2011, Annual Report - 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012, E45/2723 – I, E45/2736 – I, E45/3114 – I, |
| A95983 | 2012 | Pilbara Sands Pty Ltd | Pindan Sands | <1% | Pindan Sands Project, Annual Report for the period 08/09/2011 to 07/09/2012, E45/3550. |
| A91226 | 2011 | Process Minerals International | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project 2011, Annual Report - 01 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 |
| A91255 | 2011 | Macpherson Dh | Pindan | <1% | Pindan Sands Project Annual Report For E45/3550 for the period 31/08/2010 to 01/09/2011 |
| A87854 | 2010 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project C148/2007, 2010 Annual Report, Period: 30/06/2009 – 29/06/10, E45/2723, E45/2736, E 45/3114, |
| A87855 | 2010 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project Partial Surrender Report Exploration Licences E45/2723-I |
| A84756 | 2009 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | Annual Report for the Period 29th June 2008 to 29th June 2009, Poondano Project, E45/2723 – I and E45/2736 – I |
| A84985 | 2009 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | Partial Surrender Report for Exploration Licences E45/2723-I & E45/2736-I |
| A80089 | 2008 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | Poondano Project 2007 ANNAUL REPORT Exploration Licences E45/2723-I & E45/2736-I. Polaris Report No. 2008-42 |
| A76638 | 2007 | Polaris Metals Nl | Poondano | <1% | POONDANO PROJECT 2007 ANNUAL REPORT EXPLORATION LICENCES E45/2723-I & E45/2736-I |
What does the exploration record say about this ground?
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