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EPM 28497 · Planet Downs 3

EPM 28497 (Planet Downs 3) is a Queensland exploration permit for minerals held by ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED (Anglo American group). Status granted, granted 24 October 2023, expires 23 October 2028. 32,449 ha in the Mount Isa Province area. Commodities: All minerals except coal. Environmental authority P-EA-100269946.

Type
Exploration permit for minerals
Status
Granted
Holder
ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED
Parent group
Anglo American (name: Not AngloGold Ashanti (separate company))
Project or name
Planet Downs 3
Lodged
7 June 2022
Granted
24 October 2023
Expires
23 October 2028
Area
32,448.60 hectares (324.5 km²)
Region
Mount Isa Province
Commodities
All minerals except coal
Native title
Granted with Native Title Protection Conditions
Environmental authority
P-EA-100269946 Granted
Geological Survey data
861 drill holes, 90 company reports within or naming this tenure
Location
-18.59852, 138.9345 (centre)
Map
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