M 47/259
LiveMining LeaseCity of KarrathaWest Pilbara M.F. District
M 47/259 is a live mining lease in the City of Karratha, Western Australia, held by Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd. (part of Rio Tinto Limited). Granted on 16 Oct 1991 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 15 Oct 2033. The ground is covered by 27 historical WAMEX reports.
Area
4.154ha
Expires
Oct 2033
in 7 years
WAMEX reports
27
WA median is 53
Report drilling
9
of 27 reports
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Register summary
- Holder
- Robe River Mining Co. Pty. Ltd.
- Part of
- Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as at 2025-12-31
- Local government
- City of Karratha
- Application received
- 11 Apr 1991
- Commenced
- 16 Oct 1991
- Expiry
- 15 Oct 2033
- Term
- 21 Years (Renewed)
The full record on M 47/259
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 the one change of holder on record
- The full record: 35 years of expenditure and 28 conditions
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
Premium
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (9 on record), with mortgages, caveats and transfers flagged
- Expiry band, and how long the holder has had it
Exploration history on this ground
27 historical WAMEX exploration reports intersect M 47/259: 8 report geochemistry or sampling, 15 include a digital data package.
Work on record: Feasibility studies 8 · Metallurgy 8 · RC drilling 7 · Mining 6 · Geological mapping 5 · Mineral resource estimate 5. Resource declared in A86663 (2010), A82033 (2009), A78336 (2008), A53259 (1998) and 1 more.
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When this ground was worked
11960s
1970s
1980s
61990s
72000s
132010s
Most recent reports
| Report | Year | Operator | Project | On this ground | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A119971 | 2019 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Final Surrender Report for Cape Lambert E47/1462 for the period 24/03/2006 to 23/03/2019 |
| A119126 | 2019 | Welcome Exploration Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for C19/2013 "Cape Lambert" For the Period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018, E47/01233, E47/01 |
| A116264 | 2018 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for C19/2013 Cape Lambert"" for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017, E47/01233, E47/01 |
| A112352 | 2017 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report C19/2013 CAPE LAMBERT PROJECT for the period 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016 |
| A108615 | 2016 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for C19/2013 Cape Lambert Project For the Period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015, E47/01233, |
22 more reports
| A101941 | 2014 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Cape Lambert C19/2013 Combined Annual Report for the period 1st January 2013 to 31st December 2013, E47/1233-I |
| A97498 | 2013 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report on E47/1462, Cape Lambert Project, for the Period 24th March 2012 to 23rd March 2013 |
| A97768 | 2013 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Cape Lambert Project, Annual Report for the period 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012, E47/1233, 1248, 127 |
| A93728 | 2012 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24 March 2011 to 23 March 2012, Cape Lambert Project, E47/1462 |
| A90241 | 2011 | Mcc Australia Sanjin Mining Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Cape Lambert Project, Annual Report for the period 24th March 2010 to 23rd March 2011, E47/1462. |
| A91865 | 2011 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Cape Lambert Gravel Pits | 15% | (Combined) Annual Report (C4/2009) Mining Leases 47/251, 47/259 & 47/260 for Period 16 October 2010 to 15 Octo |
| A86663 | 2010 | Mcc Australia Holding Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24 March 2009 to 23 March 2010, Cape Lambert Project, E47/1462 |
| A88433 | 2010 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Sand Lease - Ornamental Gravel - Topsoil | 15% | Annual Technical Report for the Period 16 October 2009 to 15 October 2010 |
| A84673 | 2009 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Sand / Ornamental Gravel/ Topsoil | 15% | (COMBINED) ANNUAL TECHNICAL REPORT (C4/2009) MINING LEASE Mining Lease 47 / 251 – Sand Lease Mining Lease 47 / |
| A82033 | 2009 | Mcc Australia Holding Pty Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24 March 2008 to 23 March 2009, Cape Lambert Project, E47/1462. |
| A78336 | 2008 | Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for the Period 24 March 2007 to 23 March 2008 Cape Lambert Project, E47/1462 |
| A80075 | 2008 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Sand Lease / Ornamental Gravel / Topsoil | 15% | (Combined) Annual Technical Report, Mining Lease 47/251 - Sand Lease, Mining Lease 47/259 - Ornamental Gravel, |
| A80126 | 2008 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | ORNAMENTAL GRAVEL | 99% | (Combined) Annual Technical Report Mining Lease, Mining Lease 47/251 - Sand Lease, Mining Lease 47/259 - Ornam |
| A75124 | 2007 | Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd | Cape Lambert | <1% | Annual Report for the period 24 March 2006 to 23 March 2007, Cape Lambert Project, E47/1462.(Roebourne) |
| A65061 | 2001 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Mount Anketel | <1% | Mount Anketel E47/922 , Surrender Report for the period 13/03/2000 to 11/03/2002. |
| A53259 | 1998 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Mount Anketel | <1% | Mount Anketel Project, Surrender Report for E47/650 21st October 1993 to 20th October 1997. |
| A53125 | 1997 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Mount Anketel | <1% | Mt Anketel Project, Annual Report for period 21st October 1996 to 20th October 1997, E47/650. |
| A49816 | 1996 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Robe River | <1% | Mt Anketel Annual Report for E47/650, from 21 October 1995 - 20 October 1996 |
| A46207 | 1995 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Mount Anketel | <1% | Mt Anketel Project, Annual Report Exploration Licence E47/650 for the period 21st October 1994- 20th October 1 |
| A42791 | 1994 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Mount Anketel | <1% | Mt Anketel Project, Annual Report for the period 21/10/1993 to 20/10/1994, E47650. |
| A37336 | 1992 | Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd | Point Samson | 99% | Annexure 'A' Summary of Mining or Development Operations Mining Lease 47/259 (Gravel) (Wickham Project 10/91-1 |
| A1451 | 1962 | Mt Goldsworthy Mining Assoc | Roebourne | <1% | Roebourne Project, Non-statutory Report: Geological Report, Reconnaissance Examination, for the period ending |
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.