Data as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data
Tenement holder · Western Australia
YILGARN IRON PTY LTD
YILGARN IRON PTY LTD holds 92 current Western Australian mining tenements (31 mining leases, 1 general purpose lease, 49 miscellaneous licences, 10 exploration licences, 1 prospecting licence) covering 68,528 hectares; part of the Yilgarn Iron Investments group.
92tenements
68,528hectares
8projects
9EPA statements
9closure plans
Parent group: Yilgarn Iron Investments
Projects (MINEDEX)
| Project | Stage | Owners (MINEDEX) | Its tenements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koolyanobbing Iron | Operating | Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd 100%; Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd; Deterra Royalties Limited | 39 |
| Carina | Operating | Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd 100%; Brightstar Resources Limited; Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd | 18 |
| Parker Range - Mt Caudan Iron | Operating | Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd 100%; Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd | 6 |
| Marda / Southern Cross | Operating | Leeuwin Metals Ltd 100%; Marda Operations Pty Ltd; Harbour Exploration Pty Ltd | 1 |
| Mt Holland Gold / Kidman | Shut | MH Gold Pty Ltd 100%; Montague Resources Australia Pty Ltd; Kidman Resources Limited | 1 |
| Halleys | Shut | Normandy Minerals Ltd 100%; a private holder; West Australian Prospectors Pty Ltd; Mining Projects Management Group Pty Ltd; Au Kt Pty Ltd | 1 |
| Mt Finnerty Iron | Not Applicable | Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd 100%; Polaris Metals Pty Ltd; Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd | 3 |
| Mt Richardson | Not Applicable | Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd 100%; Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd | 2 |
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
| Site | Operator | Latest plan approved | Plan (PDF on GeoDocs) | Closure year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YILGARN OPERATIONS (Koolyanobbing Iron Project) | MINERAL RESOURCES Limited | 10 July 2024 | MINE CLOSURE PLAN - YILGARN OPERATIONS (Koolyanobbing Iron Project) - J00559 | 2012 |
| YILGARN OPERATIONS - Koolyanobbing Group | YILGARN IRON Pty Ltd | 15 July 2021 | YILGARN OPERATIONS - MINE CLOSURE PLAN - Revision 3 - Koolyanobbing Group - 2021 | 2021 |
| Cliffs ( ) Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit | Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Limited | 13 February 2017 | Cliffs (2016) Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit Mining Proposal | |
| Parker Range Iron Ore Project - Part 1 | Polaris Metals Pty Limited | 29 June 2020 | Parker Range Iron Ore Project Mining Proposal - Part 1 | 2026 |
| Yilgarn Operations Deception Deposit | Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Limited | 21 February 2013 | Yilgarn Operations Deception Deposit | |
| Carina Extended Iron Ore Project | Polaris Metals Pty Limited | 24 December 2013 | Carina Extended Iron Ore Project | |
| MINE CLOSURE PLAN - CARINA OPERATIONS - REVISION 1.0 - J03423 - S0223199 | MINERAL RESOURCES Limited | |||
| J4 IRON ORE PROJECT (PART OF CARINA-YILGARN ENV GROUP) | Polaris Metals Pty Limited | 1 December 2017 | MINE CLOSURE PLAN - J4 IRON ORE PROJECT (PART OF CARINA-YILGARN ENV GROUP) - VERSION 2 | |
| East Jaurdi Aerodrome | Polaris Metals Pty Limited | 22 July 2020 | East Jaurdi Aerodrome MP |
EPA Ministerial Statements over its ground
| Statement | Proposal | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 1202 | Parker Range (Mt Caudan) Iron Ore Haul Road Proposal | 19 April 2023 | in force |
| MS 1054 | Yilgarn Operations, Koolyanobbing Range F Deposit | 25 January 2017 | amended |
| MS 988 | Jackson 4 (J4) Iron Ore Mine and Haul Road on M77/1242, L77/250, L77/252 and L77/25 | 24 October 2014 | in force |
| MS 907 | Windarling Range W3/5 Deposit Deepening | 21 August 2012 | in force |
| MS 892 | Parker Range (Mount Caudan) Iron Ore Project | 12 April 2012 | amended |
| MS 852 | Carina Iron Ore Mine | 28 January 2011 | in force |
| MS 843 | Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Project – Mt Jackson J1 Deposit | 28 October 2010 | in force |
| MS 802 | Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Project, Windarling W2 pit mining below the groundwater table | 18 August 2009 | in force |
| MS 627 | Koolyanobbing Iron Ore Expansion | 3 June 2003 | amended |
Recent changes
| Date | Tenement | Change | Detail | Holder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2026 | P 77/4727 | Application | lodged 8 Oct 2026 | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD |
Tenements
| Tenement | Holder | Status | Expires | Commodities | Project | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 16/577 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | Iron | Mt Finnerty Iron | 1,177 | |
| M 16/578 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | Iron | Mt Finnerty Iron | 2,058 | |
| M 29/432 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 15 October 2044 | Iron | Mt Richardson | 2,847 |
| M 77/606 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 21 September 2035 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 585 |
| M 77/607 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 21 September 2035 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 972 |
| M 77/611 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 21 September 2035 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 121 |
| M 77/741 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 19 October 2030 | Iron, Manganese | Parker Range - Mt Caudan Iron | 515 |
| M 77/742 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 19 October 2030 | Iron, Manganese | Parker Range - Mt Caudan Iron | 152 |
| M 77/764 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 24 January 2028 | Iron, Manganese | Parker Range - Mt Caudan Iron | 189 |
| M 77/988 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Koolyanobbing Iron | 137 | |
| M 77/989 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron, Manganese | Koolyanobbing Iron | 979 |
| M 77/990 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 661 |
| M 77/993 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 935 |
| M 77/994 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 760 |
| M 77/995 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | 295 | ||
| M 77/996 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 304 |
| M 77/997 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 822 |
| M 77/998 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 886 |
| M 77/999 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 738 |
| M 77/1000 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 961 |
| M 77/1001 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 986 |
| M 77/1038 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 17 December 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 978 |
| M 77/1039 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 17 December 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 961 |
| M 77/1040 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 17 December 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 482 |
| M 77/1109 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 28 March 2028 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 296 |
| M 77/1248 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 21 July 2031 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 12 |
| M 77/1249 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 21 July 2031 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 128 |
| M 77/1257 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2032 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 43 |
| M 77/1258 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2032 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 495 |
| M 77/1259 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2032 | Iron, Gold | Koolyanobbing Iron | 796 |
| M 77/1278 Mining lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 October 2036 | Iron, Manganese | Koolyanobbing Iron | 754 |
| G 15/21 General purpose lease | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 30 September 2031 | Iron | Carina | 279 |
| L 15/303 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 14 June 2031 | Iron | Carina | 9 |
| L 15/305 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 13 May 2031 | Iron | Carina | 705 |
| L 15/306 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 May 2031 | Iron | Carina | 22 |
| L 15/310 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 1 July 2031 | Iron | Carina | 2 |
| L 15/311 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 1 July 2031 | Iron | Carina | 2 |
| L 15/318 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 5 April 2032 | Iron | Carina | 12 |
| L 15/319 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 18 May 2032 | Iron | Carina | 32 |
| L 15/320 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 18 May 2032 | Iron | Carina | 71 |
| L 15/329 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 31 May 2033 | 1 | ||
| L 15/340 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 April 2034 | Iron | Carina | 4 |
| L 16/91 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 8 December 2032 | Iron | Carina | 10 |
| L 16/115 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 20 May 2036 | Iron | Carina | 597 |
| L 16/130 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 10 March 2045 | 934 | ||
| L 29/138 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 14 June 2041 | 25 | ||
| L 29/141 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 15 October 2044 | 1,946 | ||
| L 29/142 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 29 November 2041 | 1,883 | ||
| L 29/144 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 15 October 2044 | 902 | ||
| L 29/149 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 15 October 2044 | 158 | ||
| L 30/75 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 17 August 2046 | 2,715 | ||
| L 30/87 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | 495 | |||
| L 77/143 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 8 February 2030 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 4 |
| L 77/153 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 30 October 2030 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 2 |
| L 77/184 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 2 June 2045 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 1,349 |
| L 77/187 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 January 2046 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 2 |
| L 77/188 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 January 2046 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 73 |
| L 77/190 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 January 2046 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 16 |
| L 77/191 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 January 2046 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 6 |
| L 77/192 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 23 February 2046 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 1 |
| L 77/195 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 18 July 2047 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 309 |
| L 77/201 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 8 December 2047 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 8 |
| L 77/214 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 2 July 2030 | Gold, Silver | Koolyanobbing Iron | 151 |
| L 77/216 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 3 March 2031 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 74 |
| L 77/219 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 16 May 2034 | 9 | ||
| L 77/220 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 9 December 2031 | Iron, Manganese | Parker Range - Mt Caudan Iron | 28 |
| L 77/235 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 July 2033 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 222 |
| L 77/237 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 31 July 2033 | 2 | ||
| L 77/250 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 29 October 2035 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 77 |
| L 77/251 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 14 July 2036 | 450 | ||
| L 77/252 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 December 2035 | Iron | Koolyanobbing Iron | 594 |
| L 77/254 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2035 | Iron | Carina | 2,306 |
| L 77/255 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 31 August 2035 | Iron | Carina | 150 |
| L 77/265 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 29 May 2035 | 20 | ||
| L 77/274 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2035 | Iron | Carina | 87 |
| L 77/305 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 30 August 2044 | 45 | ||
| L 77/306 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 16 February 2042 | 15 | ||
| L 77/312 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 9 February 2042 | 9 | ||
| L 77/315 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 16 February 2042 | 20 | ||
| L 77/319 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | 27 | |||
| L 77/338 Miscellaneous licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | 66 | |||
| E 16/478 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 19 January 2021 | Iron | Mt Finnerty Iron | 3,235 |
| E 29/571 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 30 November 2026 | Iron | Mt Richardson | 3,721 |
| E 77/2448 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 15 October 2027 | 1,341 | ||
| E 77/2601 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 10 March 2030 | 1,194 | ||
| E 77/2662 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 14 April 2031 | 4,324 | ||
| E 77/2974 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 4 June 2029 | 1,771 | ||
| E 77/2983 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 12 August 2029 | Iron | Carina | 9,713 |
| E 77/3179 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 7 August 2029 | 1,486 | ||
| E 77/3180 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 7 August 2029 | Gold | Halleys | 2,080 |
| E 77/3320 Exploration licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Granted | 1 April 2031 | 529 | ||
| P 77/4727 Prospecting licence | YILGARN IRON PTY LTD | Application | 187 |
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