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M 47/197

LiveMining LeaseCity of KarrathaWest Pilbara M.F. District

M 47/197 is a live mining lease in the City of Karratha, Western Australia, held by Dampier Salt Limited. Granted on 28 Feb 1989 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 27 Feb 2031. The ground is covered by 3 historical WAMEX reports.

Area
14.16ha
Expires
Feb 2031
in 4 years
WAMEX reports
3
WA median is 53
Report drilling
1
of 3 reports
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Register summary

Holder
Dampier Salt Limited
Local government
City of Karratha
Application received
24 Aug 1988
Commenced
28 Feb 1989
Expiry
27 Feb 2031
Term
21 Years (Renewed)

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Exploration history on this ground

3 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect M 47/197: 2 report geochemistry or sampling.
Work on record: Ground magnetic surveys 2 · Rock chip sampling 2 · Soil sampling 2 · Geological mapping 1 · Geological reconnaissance 1 · Gossan sampling 1.
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When this ground was worked
21970s
1980s
11990s
Most recent reports
ReportYearOperatorProject On this groundTitle
A39313 1993 Dampier Salt Ltd Dampier Salt 29% Lease development details - Mining Leases M47/197, M47/229 East Middle Intercourse Island (EMI) (1989 to 1993)
A4362 1974 Westfield Minerals Nl Roebourne <1% Roebourne (JV) Project, Annual Report(s) for the period (s): 1st January 1973 to 28th February 1974, ( include
A3314 1973 Westfield Minerals Nl Karratha - Roebourne <1% Karratha - Roebourne Project, Annual Report for TR 5461 H January 1, 1972 - December 31,1972.

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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.