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Data as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data

Parent group · Western Australia

Brightstar Resources

Brightstar Resources group: 142 current Western Australian mining tenements (47 mining leases, 2 general purpose leases, 27 miscellaneous licences, 36 exploration licences, 30 prospecting licences and mineral claims) covering 111,226 hectares, held through 13 holders; 25 MINEDEX projects.

142tenements
111,226hectares
25projects
0EPA statements
8closure plans
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Holders in the group

Projects (MINEDEX)

ProjectStageOwners (MINEDEX)Its tenements
Jasper Hills OperatingBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Lord Byron Mining Pty Ltd; Linden Gold Alliance Pty Ltd9
Hawks Nest - West LavertonOperatingBrightstar Resources Limited 100%3
Brightstar / StoneCare and MaintenanceBrightstar Resources Limited 100%13
Sandstone / BrightstarCare and MaintenanceBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Alto Metals Limited; Sandstone Exploration Pty Ltd; Aurumin Limited12
MenziesCare and MaintenanceBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; FMR INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED; Maritana Minerals Limited; Menzies Operational and Mining Pty Ltd; Bml Ventures Pty Ltd7
Linden GoldCare and MaintenanceBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Alliance Nickel Limited; Matsa Resources Limited; Second Fortune Gold Project Pty Ltd; Pybar Mining Services; Linden Gold Alliance Pty Ltd 0%; Anova Royalties and Investments Pty Ltd6
Central Sandstone / BrightstarProposedBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; a private holder; Sandstone Operations Pty Ltd; Aurumin Limited; Newcam Minerals Pty Ltd; Aurumin Sandstone Pty Ltd; Sandstone Iron Pty Ltd6
Montague GoldShutBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Calipso Investments Pte Ltd; Goldfan Ltd; Gateway Mining Ltd; Plc Resources Limited; Aurumin Limited; Gateway Projects WA Pty Ltd; Estuary Resources Pty Ltd; Montague Gold Project Pty Ltd15
Historic Gold - Menzies (29)Shutnot recorded5
Historic Gold - Black Range (57)Shutnot recorded4
Minestat Gold Mining CentresShutnot recorded3
Cork Tree Well - DeltaShutBrightstar Resources Limited 100%2
BirrigrinShutBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Westar Resources Limited; Imperator Resources Pty Ltd; Aurumin Limited2
Duketon / DixonShuta private holder 50%1
Two Mile Alluvials - SandstoneShutnot recorded1
Central Sandstone Iron / AuruminNot ApplicableNewcam Minerals Pty Ltd 100%; a private holder; Sandstone Operations Pty Ltd; Sandstone Iron Pty Ltd2
Menzies BatteryNot ApplicableBlack Mountain Gold Limited 100%1
Acacia Ridge Not ApplicableBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Maritana Minerals Limited; Menzies Operational and Mining Pty Ltd1
Ryans FindNot ApplicableBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Aurumin Mt Dimer Pty Ltd; Aurumin Limited1
Highway NickelNot ApplicableBrightstar Resources Limited 100%; Cazaly Resources Ltd; Goongarrie Operational and Mining Pty Ltd1
Comet Well / BrightstarNot ApplicableBrightstar Resources Limited 100%1
Montague Range Base MetalsNot ApplicableGateway Mining Ltd 100%1
Montague LithiumNot ApplicableGateway Mining Ltd 90%; Element 25 Limited 10%; Gateway Projects WA Pty Ltd; Estuary Resources Pty Ltd1
Sandstone NickelNot Applicablenot recorded1
Sailor Prince TailingsNot Applicablenot recorded1

Rehabilitation liability

Its rehabilitation liability, per tenement and in total, is in the MCF Mining Index (subscribers): the Mining Rehabilitation Fund estimate, its trend since 2014, company provisions and closure-plan costs.

Mine closure plans

SiteOperatorLatest plan approvedPlan (PDF on GeoDocs)Closure year
) - MENZIES GOLD PROJECTBLACK MOUNTAIN GOLD Limited8 June 2018MINE CLOSURE PLAN (VERSION 1) - MENZIES GOLD PROJECT - VERSION 1
MINE CLOSURE PLAN FOR SMALL MINING OPERATIONS - MENZIES (BALLARAT) PROJECT - J01011KINGWEST RESOURCES Limited
LORD BYRON AND FISH GOLD PROJECTS | ABLUE CAP MINING Pty Ltd23 August 2023MINE CLOSURE PLAN - LORD BYRON AND FISH GOLD PROJECTS - Version 1 | Revision A - J05577
LAVERTON GOLD OPERATIONS - ( )Focus Minerals LTD13 July 2018MINE CLOSURE PLAN - LAVERTON GOLD OPERATIONS - VERSION 3 (J00238)
Second Fortune Gold Project M39/255, M39/649, M39/650 and L39/12Exterra Resources Pty Limited26 July 2013Second Fortune Gold Project Mining Proposal M39/255, M39/649, M39/650 and L39/12
Second Fortune Gold Project Mine Closure Plan - Mineral Field 39 - S0230330ANOVA METALS AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd
MINE CLOSURE PLAN - SECOND FORTUNE GOLD MINE - S0230330 - J02325BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES Limited
SANDSTONE GOLD PROJECTMiddle Island Resources Limited27 July 2017MINE CLOSURE PLAN - SANDSTONE GOLD PROJECT - VERSION 1 - J02278

Tenements

TenementHolderStatusExpiresCommoditiesProjectHectares
M 29/14
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted13 May 2026Gold, SilverMenzies102
M 29/88
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted27 July 2030Gold, SilverMenzies35
M 29/153
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted17 November 2034Gold, SilverMenzies986
M 29/154
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted17 November 2034Gold, SilverMenzies344
M 29/184
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted12 March 2039Gold, Silver, Nickel, CopperMenzies590
M 29/212
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted26 February 2043Gold, SilverMenzies920
M 29/410
Mining lease
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted1 October 2033Gold, SilverMenzies491
M 38/9
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted24 May 2025Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone87
M 38/94
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted20 September 202919
M 38/95
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted20 September 2029Gold, SilverHawks Nest - West Laverton88
M 38/241
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted9 July 2031Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone5
M 38/314
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted1 August 2033Gold, SilverHawks Nest - West Laverton205
M 38/346
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted29 September 2034Gold, SilverCork Tree Well - Delta723
M 38/381
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted26 April 2036Gold, SilverHawks Nest - West Laverton10
M 38/549
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted27 April 2030Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone6
M 38/917
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted23 July 20298
M 38/918
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted23 July 20296
M 38/968
Mining lease
DESERT EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted9 August 2046Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone300
M 38/984
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted23 July 20295
M 38/1056
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted7 October 2030300
M 38/1057
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted7 October 2030300
M 38/1058
Mining lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted19 May 2029300
M 39/138
Mining lease
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted7 August 2030Gold, SilverJasper Hills 946
M 39/139
Mining lease
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted7 August 2030Gold, SilverJasper Hills 942
M 39/185
Mining lease
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted16 January 2031Gold, SilverJasper Hills 984
M 39/255
Mining lease
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted7 May 2033Gold, SilverLinden Gold19
M 39/262
Mining lease
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted1 September 2033Gold, SilverJasper Hills 306
M 39/649
Mining lease
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted7 July 2029Gold, SilverLinden Gold752
M 39/650
Mining lease
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted7 July 2029Gold, SilverLinden Gold844
M 57/48
Mining lease
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted14 May 2028Gold, SilverMontague Gold119
M 57/98
Mining lease
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted18 May 2030Gold, SilverMontague Gold121
M 57/99
Mining lease
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted18 May 2030Gold, SilverMontague Gold250
M 57/128
Mining lease
SANDSTONE OPERATIONS PTY LTDGranted26 September 2031Gold, Silver, IronCentral Sandstone / Brightstar971
M 57/129
Mining lease
SANDSTONE OPERATIONS PTY LTDGranted9 April 2031Gold, Silver, IronCentral Sandstone / Brightstar994
M 57/217
Mining lease
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted23 September 2034Gold, SilverMontague Gold34
M 57/352
Mining lease
AURUMIN GIDGEE PTY LTDGranted8 July 2028Gold, SilverBirrigrin113
M 57/429
Mining lease
ESTUARY RESOURCES PTY LTD; MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted5 July 2047Gold, SilverMontague Gold979
M 57/485
Mining lease
ESTUARY RESOURCES PTY LTD; MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted2 February 2047Gold, SilverMontague Gold912
M 57/646
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted4 June 2040Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar364
M 57/647
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted16 December 2040Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar748
M 57/650
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted22 March 2041Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar407
M 57/651
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted22 March 2041Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar185
M 57/652
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted22 March 2041Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar286
M 57/654
Mining lease
SANDSTONE OPERATIONS PTY LTDGranted18 September 2043Gold, SilverCentral Sandstone / Brightstar40
M 57/658
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted31 August 2044Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar304
M 57/663
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted17 July 2045Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar862
M 57/665
Mining lease
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted6 June 2045Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar1,102
G 38/39
General purpose lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted27 March 2045GoldBrightstar / Stone140
G 38/41
General purpose lease
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDApplication114
L 29/42
Miscellaneous licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted21 February 20290
L 29/43
Miscellaneous licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted21 February 20290
L 29/44
Miscellaneous licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted21 February 20290
L 38/100
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted4 February 2046Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone36
L 38/120
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted14 April 2029Gold, SilverJasper Hills 280
L 38/123
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted1 April 2029Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone60
L 38/154
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted4 July 20326
L 38/163
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted9 February 2031Gold, SilverJasper Hills 24
L 38/164
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted20 January 2031Gold, SilverJasper Hills 141
L 38/168
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted24 February 2032GoldBrightstar / Stone364
L 38/169
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted24 February 2032496
L 38/171
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted11 May 2031164
L 38/185
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted10 November 2032GoldBrightstar / Stone2
L 38/188
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted15 March 2033GoldBrightstar / Stone19
L 38/205
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted21 February 203310
L 38/384
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDApplication13
L 38/401
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted16 October 2046132
L 38/403
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDApplication22
L 38/404
Miscellaneous licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDApplication20
L 38/405
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication13
L 38/406
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication10
L 38/407
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted10 May 204712
L 38/410
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication12
L 39/12
Miscellaneous licence
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted25 May 2028Gold, SilverLinden Gold25
L 39/124
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted16 May 2044Gold, SilverJasper Hills 41
L 39/214
Miscellaneous licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDGranted27 October 2031Gold, SilverJasper Hills 38
L 39/230
Miscellaneous licence
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted2 December 2035Gold, SilverLinden Gold26
E 16/489
Exploration licence
AURUMIN MT DIMER PTY LTDGranted26 January 2027Nickel, CopperRyans Find2,648
E 29/996
Exploration licence
GOONGARRIE OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted8 August 2028NickelHighway Nickel970
E 38/2452
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted28 March 2027252
E 38/2894
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted29 May 2028341
E 38/3198
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted10 July 2027903
E 38/3279
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted2 May 2028289
E 38/3331
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted22 January 2029Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone1,690
E 38/3434
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted23 November 2030GoldCork Tree Well - Delta1,188
E 38/3438
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted7 December 2030Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone1,594
E 38/3500
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted8 June 2031GoldComet Well / Brightstar9,836
E 38/3504
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted8 June 20311,799
E 38/3673
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted4 December 2027176
E 39/1539
Exploration licence
SECOND FORTUNE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted17 November 2026Gold, SilverLinden Gold1,425
E 39/2385
Exploration licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication597
E 39/2386
Exploration licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication299
E 39/2387
Exploration licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication1,195
E 39/2592
Exploration licence
LORD BYRON MINING PTY LTDApplication3,288
E 57/417
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted26 April 2027Silver, Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc, NickelMontague Gold665
E 57/687
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted25 March 2026Gold, SilverMontague Gold266
E 57/807
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted21 June 2028GoldMontague Gold735
E 57/823
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted2 March 2027Gold, SilverMontague Gold304
E 57/874
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted5 March 2028Gold, SilverMontague Gold304
E 57/888
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted5 March 2028Gold, SilverMontague Gold254
E 57/945
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted1 January 2028Gold, SilverMontague Gold74
E 57/1005
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted3 October 2027Gold, Silver, LithiumMontague Gold2,644
E 57/1029
Exploration licence
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted19 September 2026Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar12,414
E 57/1030
Exploration licence
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted19 September 2026Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar9,450
E 57/1031
Exploration licence
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted19 September 2026Gold, SilverSandstone / Brightstar10,700
E 57/1033
Exploration licence
SANDSTONE EXPLORATION PTY LTDGranted19 September 2026Gold, Silver, NickelSandstone / Brightstar4,762
E 57/1140
Exploration licence
AURUMIN SANDSTONE PTY LTDGranted30 June 2030GoldCentral Sandstone / Brightstar1,389
E 57/1254
Exploration licence
AURUMIN SANDSTONE PTY LTDGranted20 December 2028GoldCentral Sandstone / Brightstar905
E 57/1273
Exploration licence
AURUMIN GIDGEE PTY LTDGranted9 August 2028Gold, SilverBirrigrin5,417
E 57/1396
Exploration licence
AURUMIN SANDSTONE PTY LTDGranted27 February 2029GoldCentral Sandstone / Brightstar603
E 57/1424
Exploration licence
MONTAGUE GOLD PROJECT PTY LTDGranted7 September 2030Gold, SilverMontague Gold3,637
E 57/1465
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted7 September 2030862
E 57/1466
Exploration licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted7 September 2030Copper, Zinc, Silver1,824
P 29/2450
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted6 February 2027136
P 29/2511
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted2 July 2027120
P 29/2512
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted2 July 2027120
P 29/2513
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted2 July 202792
P 29/2514
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted2 July 2027191
P 29/2515
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted2 July 202750
P 29/2538
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 February 2028157
P 29/2539
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 February 2028156
P 29/2578
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028120
P 29/2579
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028120
P 29/2580
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028120
P 29/2581
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted15 August 2029120
P 29/2582
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028120
P 29/2583
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted15 August 2029113
P 29/2584
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028117
P 29/2585
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted24 August 2028120
P 29/2649
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted25 April 2030192
P 29/2650
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted25 April 2030194
P 29/2651
Prospecting licence
MENZIES OPERATIONAL AND MINING PTY LTDGranted25 April 2030187
P 38/4433
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted13 June 2026Gold, SilverBrightstar / Stone115
P 38/4444
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 2026167
P 38/4446
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 2026190
P 38/4447
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 202674
P 38/4448
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 2026143
P 38/4449
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 2026144
P 38/4450
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted12 December 2026124
P 38/4508
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted1 June 202979
P 38/4545
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted14 August 202647
P 38/4546
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted14 August 202697
P 38/4558
Prospecting licence
BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES LIMITEDGranted23 April 2027168