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Queensland exploration permit for minerals

EPM 29571 · Opal EPM

EPM 29571 (Opal EPM) is a Queensland exploration permit for minerals held by SMITH, St John Hamilton Joseph. Status granted, granted 24 August 2026, expires 23 August 2031. 1,219 ha in the Eromanga Basin area. Commodities: All minerals except coal.

Type
Exploration permit for minerals
Exploration Permit Opal Areas RA
Status
Granted
Holder
SMITH, St John Hamilton Joseph
Project or name
Opal EPM
Lodged
1 June 2026
Granted
24 August 2026
Expires
23 August 2031
Area
1,218.86 hectares (12.2 km²)
Region
Eromanga Basin
Commodities
All minerals except coal
Native title
Determination - Native Title does not exist
Geological Survey data
1 company reports within or naming this tenure
Location
-27.29013, 144.50118 (centre)
Map
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