MCF Mining Approvals IndexData as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data
Western Australian mining lease
M 15/724 · South Kalgoorlie Operations
M 15/724 is a Western Australian mining lease held by NORTHERN STAR (SOUTH KALGOORLIE) PTY LTD (Northern Star Resources group). Granted 9 February 1995, expires 9 February 2037. 212 ha in the Coolgardie Mineral Field. Commodities: Gold, Silver. Part of the South Kalgoorlie Operations project (operating).
- Type
- Mining lease
- Status
- Granted
- Parent group
- Northern Star Resources (matched by name)
- MINEDEX project
- South Kalgoorlie Operations J00276 · OperatingOwners: Northern Star Resources Ltd 100%; Black Mountain Gold Limited; Northern Star (Klv) Pty Ltd; Northern Star (HBJ) Pty Ltd; Maritana Minerals Limited; Northern Star (South Kalgoorlie) Pty Ltd; Northern Star (Hampton Gold Mining Areas) Limited; Northern Star (Saracen Kalgoorlie) Pty Ltd
- Lodged
- 22 March 1994
- Granted
- 9 February 1995
- Expires
- 9 February 2037
- Area
- 211.90 hectares (2.1 km²)
- Mineral field
- Coolgardie Mineral Field
- 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
- Mine closure plan
- SOUTH KALGOORLIE OPERATIONS (GUNGA WEST / NEW CELEBRATION) - MF 15, 25, 26: approved 10 July 2018, MINE CLOSURE PLAN - SOUTH KALGOORLIE OPERATIONS (GUNGA WEST / NEW CELEBRATION) - MF 15, 25
Alacer Gold Corp South Kalgoorlie Operations: approved 18 February 2016, Alacer Gold Corp South Kalgoorlie Operations Mine Closure Plan April 2013 - Environmental registrations
- 6 mining proposal and closure plan registrations (MINEDEX)
- EPA referred proposals
- Fire Management Strategies - track upgrading and chaining Not assessed; overlaps 212 ha
- WAMEX data
- 267 open-file drill holes, 80 exploration reports on this ground
- Location
- -30.96805, 121.38665 (centre)
Mining proposals and mine closure plans
| Date | Registration | Title | Status | Document (GeoDocs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2022 | Mining Proposal | South Kalgoorlie Operations Mining Proposal: Samphire TSF | Approved | MP_110383.pdf |
| 10 July 2018 | Mine Closure Plan | MINE CLOSURE PLAN - SOUTH KALGOORLIE OPERATIONS (GUNGA WEST / NEW CELEBRATION) - MF 15, 25, 26 | Approved | mcp_66073.pdf |
| 18 February 2016 | Mine Closure Plan | Alacer Gold Corp South Kalgoorlie Operations Mine Closure Plan April 2013 | Approved | mcp_37902.pdf |
| 23 November 2004 | Mining Proposal | FREDDO OPEN PIT : AMENDMENT TO COMMENCE MINING | Approved | mp_4750.pdf |
| 10 June 2003 | Mining Proposal | NEW CELEBRATION : FREDDO OPEN PIT | Approved | mp_3964.pdf |
| 6 January 1999 | Mining Proposal | NEW CELEBRATION : LIGHT VEHICLE ACCESS | Approved | mp_16378.pdf |
Registrations from MINEDEX (DMPE); the documents are the operators' own, linked on GeoDocs and not copied.