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Queensland exploration permit for minerals

EPM 12597

EPM 12597 is a Queensland exploration permit for minerals held by MOUNT ISA MINES LIMITED (Glencore group). Status granted, granted 12 August 2005, expires 11 August 2029. 1,602 ha in the Mount Isa Province area. Commodities: All minerals except coal. Environmental authority EPSX00447213.

Type
Exploration permit for minerals
Status
Granted
Holder
MOUNT ISA MINES LIMITED
Parent group
Glencore (subsidiary: Mount Isa copper and zinc operations)
Lodged
16 March 1999
Granted
12 August 2005
Expires
11 August 2029
Area
1,602.21 hectares (16.0 km²)
Region
Mount Isa Province
Commodities
All minerals except coal
Native title
An agreement is reached under a "Section 31" deed
Previous references
6799BRIS
Environmental authority
EPSX00447213 Surrendered
Geological Survey data
35 drill holes, 39 company reports, 1 boreholes within or naming this tenure
Location
-20.64851, 140.43448 (centre)
Map
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