M 47/291
M 47/291 is a live mining lease in the Shire of Ashburton, 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 2 Apr 1992 for 21 years (renewed), it expires on 1 Apr 2034. The ground is covered by 12 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
- Shire of Ashburton
- Application received
- 7 Oct 1991
- Commenced
- 2 Apr 1992
- Expiry
- 1 Apr 2034
- Term
- 21 Years (Renewed)
The full record on M 47/291
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 4 changes of holder
- The full record: 42 years of expenditure and 10 conditions
- Native title context, combined reporting and rent status
- At-risk and opportunity signals, and expenditure compliance over five years
- Every register dealing (12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A106316 | 2015 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Koodaideri South | <1% | Koodaideri South Project Area, Annual Report Exploration Licences 47/1539, 47/1620, 47/1644, 47/1645, 47/1646, |
| A103051 | 2014 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Koodaideri | <1% | Koodaideri Project, Annual Report for the period 09/07/2013 to 08/07/2014, E47/1539, 1620, 1644-1648, 2655 & 2 |
| A98797 | 2013 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Koodaideri South Project | <1% | Koodaideri South Project Area C335/2011 Annual Report for the Period 9 July 2012 to 8 July 2013 E47/1539, 47/1 |
| A93553 | 2012 | Iron Ore Holdings Ltd | Marillana – Yandicoogina | <1% | C40/2005 – Marillana - Yandicoogina Project Annual Report For the Period 17 February 2011 to 16 February 2012 |
| A94533 | 2012 | Rio Tinto Iron Ore | Koodaideri South | <1% | Koodaideri South Project Area Combined Annual Technical Report (C335/2011) for the period 8 September 2011 to |
7 more reports
| A89881 | 2011 | Iron Ore Holdings Ltd | Marillana – Yandicoogina | <1% | Annual Report, C40/2005 – Marillana - Yandicoogina Project Annual Report For the Period 17 February 2010 to Fe |
| A86725 | 2010 | Iron Ore Holdings Ltd | Marillana - Yandicoogina | <1% | C40/2005 – Marillana - Yandicoogina Project Annual Report For the Period 17 February 2009 to February 2010, E4 |
| A82190 | 2009 | Iron Ore Holdings Ltd | Marillana – Yandicoogina | <1% | C40/2005 – Marillana - Yandicoogina Project Annual Report For the Period 17 February 2008 to February 2009. |
| A60638 | 2000 | Csr Ltd | Yandicoogina | <1% | CSR Ltd. Yandicoogina Prospect. |
| A2332 | 1972 | Pacminex Pty Ltd | Koodaideri | <1% | Koodaideri Project, Annual Report for the period ending 31st December 1971, TR70/5255-5258H. |
| A1379 | 1970 | Pacminex Pty Ltd | Hamersley | <1% | Temporary Reserves for iron ore West Pilbara and Peak Hill Goldfields. Report for the quarter ended 30th June, |
| A4863 | 1753 | Not Entered | Nullagine | <1% | Nullagine |
What does the exploration record say about this ground?
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