MCF Mining Approvals IndexData as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data
Western Australian mining project · Operating
Yandal - Bronzewing
Yandal - Bronzewing is a Western Australian mining project (operating) in MINEDEX, owned by Northern Star Resources Ltd 100%; a private holder; Northern Star (Mko) Pty Ltd; Linger And Die Pty Ltd, on 55 current tenements held by LINGER AND DIE PTY LTD; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD; NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD; SORRENTO RESOURCES PTY LTD and others. Commodities: Gold, Silver.
- MINEDEX project
- J00250
- Stage
- Operating
- Owners (MINEDEX)
- Northern Star Resources Ltd 100%; a private holder; Northern Star (Mko) Pty Ltd; Linger And Die Pty Ltd
- Tenement holders
- LINGER AND DIE PTY LTD
NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD
NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD
SORRENTO RESOURCES PTY LTD
YANDAL METALS PTY LTD
a private holder - Parent groups
- Northern Star Resources
- Commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Rehabilitation liability
- Its rehabilitation liability is in the MCF Mining Index (subscribers): the Mining Rehabilitation Fund estimate, its trend since 2014, company provisions and closure-plan costs
Resources and reserves
| Commodity | Resources | Reserves | Latest estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 17 Mt at 1.40 g/t, 775 koz contained | 4.30 Mt at 1.57 g/t, 217 koz contained | 31 March 2026 |
Current MINEDEX estimates over all the project's sites; resources may include reserves. MINEDEX (DMPE), CC BY 4.0.
Production recorded in MINEDEX
| Commodity | Latest year | That year | All recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1999 | 30 koz | 620 koz |
Historical: the bulk extract's production records end in 2002.
Mine closure plans
| Site | Operator | Latest plan approved | Plan (PDF on GeoDocs) | Closure year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKO MINES PTY LTD - BRONZEWING GOLD PROJECT | Metaliko Resources Limited | 24 November 2016 | MKO MINES PTY LTD - BRONZEWING GOLD PROJECT - MINE CLOSURE PLAN - JUNE 2016 Version 4.3 | 2015 |
| Yandal Gold Project - L53/57, L53/59, M53/149 and M53/160 prepared for Echo Resources Limited Submitted 12 | ECHO RESOURCES Limited | 28 August 2017 | - Yandal Gold Project Mine Closure Plan - Version 1 L53/57, L53/59, M53/149 and M53/160 pr | |
| Northern Star Resources - Jundee - Nimary - Julius Haul Road L53/213 | Northern Star Resources Limited | 16 October 2020 | Northern Star Resources - Jundee - Nimary - Julius Haul Road L53/213 | 2029 |
| Julius Project ( -1) | ECHO RESOURCES Limited | 7 September 2018 | Julius Project Mining Proposal (version 4-1) |
Tenements
| Tenement | Holder | Status | Expires | Commodities | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 36/107 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 10 September 2033 | Gold, Silver | 811 |
| M 36/146 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 17 July 2031 | Gold, Silver | 950 |
| M 36/200 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 November 2033 | Gold, Silver | 860 |
| M 36/201 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 November 2033 | Gold, Silver | 957 |
| M 36/203 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 November 2033 | Gold, Silver | 660 |
| M 36/244 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 9 September 2034 | Gold, Silver | 155 |
| M 36/295 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 April 2036 | Gold, Silver | 150 |
| M 36/615 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 28 January 2028 | Gold, Silver | 933 |
| M 36/698 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 1 July 2045 | Gold, Silver | 2,439 |
| M 37/1338 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 July 2041 | Gold, Silver | 1,364 |
| M 53/149 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 March 2032 | Gold, Silver | 997 |
| M 53/160 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 3 February 2033 | Gold, Silver | 150 |
| M 53/170 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 16 December 2032 | Gold, Silver | 509 |
| M 53/186 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 8 August 2033 | Gold, Silver | 975 |
| M 53/294 Mining lease | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 15 September 2035 | Gold, Silver | 335 |
| M 53/295 Mining lease | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 15 September 2035 | Gold, Silver | 410 |
| M 53/296 Mining lease | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 15 September 2035 | Gold, Silver | 407 |
| M 53/297 Mining lease | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 15 September 2035 | Gold, Silver | 264 |
| M 53/379 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 11 January 2037 | Gold, Silver | 919 |
| M 53/393 Mining lease | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 December 2036 | Gold, Silver | 285 |
| M 53/631 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 25 September 2028 | Gold, Silver | 33 |
| M 53/721 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 November 2029 | Gold, Silver | 547 |
| M 53/1099 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 12 December 2037 | Gold, Silver | 735 |
| M 53/1111 Mining lease | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 May 2045 | Gold, Silver | 775 |
| L 36/98 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 19 July 2029 | Gold, Silver | 70 |
| L 36/100 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 11 July 2030 | Gold, Silver | 55 |
| L 36/127 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 17 December 2028 | Gold, Silver | 17 |
| L 36/183 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 13 July 2027 | Gold, Silver | 33 |
| L 36/185 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 13 July 2027 | Gold, Silver | 16 |
| L 36/186 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 13 July 2027 | Gold, Silver | 1 |
| L 36/190 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 12 October 2027 | Gold, Silver | 19 |
| L 36/205 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 4 July 2032 | Gold, Silver | 29 |
| L 36/232 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 2 December 2040 | Gold, Silver | 115 |
| L 36/246 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 5 October 2042 | Gold, Silver | 887 |
| L 36/247 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 22 July 2042 | Gold, Silver | 65 |
| L 36/254 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 10 April 2043 | Gold, Silver | 22 |
| L 36/257 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 30 June 2043 | Gold, Silver | 41 |
| L 37/218 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 3 May 2037 | Gold, Silver | 67 |
| L 53/57 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 14 September 2028 | Gold, Silver | 23 |
| L 53/133 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 11 May 2046 | Gold, Silver | 157 |
| L 53/203 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 1 August 2037 | Gold, Silver | 44 |
| L 53/204 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 26 September 2037 | Gold, Silver | 33 |
| L 53/206 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 25 July 2038 | Gold, Silver | 108 |
| L 53/220 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD | Granted | 3 December 2041 | Gold, Silver | 34 |
| L 53/221 Miscellaneous licence | NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD | Granted | 3 December 2041 | Gold, Silver | 503 |
| E 36/578 Exploration licence | a private holder; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 February 2027 | Gold, Silver | 2,244 |
| E 36/593 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 12 August 2027 | Gold, Silver | 1,214 |
| E 36/749 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 31 March 2027 | Gold, Silver | 1,882 |
| E 37/846 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 February 2027 | Gold, Silver | 5,892 |
| E 37/847 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 20 June 2027 | Gold, Silver | 7,807 |
| E 37/848 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 16 April 2027 | Gold, Silver | 8,342 |
| E 53/1373 Exploration licence | LINGER AND DIE PTY LTD; NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 15 November 2027 | Gold, Silver | 4,226 |
| E 53/1430 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD | Granted | 24 September 2027 | Gold, Silver | 187 |
| E 53/1742 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD; YANDAL METALS PTY LTD | Granted | 20 March 2027 | Gold, Silver | 540 |
| E 53/1890 Exploration licence | NORTHERN STAR (MKO) PTY LTD; SORRENTO RESOURCES PTY LTD | Granted | 20 March 2027 | Gold, Silver | 10,358 |