MCF Mining Approvals IndexData as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data
Western Australian mining lease
M 26/118 · South Kalgoorlie Operations
M 26/118 is a Western Australian mining lease held by NORTHERN STAR (HBJ) PTY LTD (Northern Star Resources group). Granted 14 December 1986, expires 15 December 2028. 379 ha in the East 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
- 29 July 1986
- Granted
- 14 December 1986
- Expires
- 15 December 2028
- Area
- 379.00 hectares (3.8 km²)
- Mineral field
- East 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 379 ha
- WAMEX data
- 63 open-file drill holes, 47 exploration reports on this ground
- Location
- -31.01445, 121.62025 (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 |
| 30 April 2002 | Mining Proposal | JUBILEE : TROJAN HAUL ROAD REALIGNMENT | Approved | mp_3957.pdf |
| 6 January 1999 | Mining Proposal | NEW CELEBRATION : LIGHT VEHICLE ACCESS | Approved | mp_16378.pdf |
| 13 September 1996 | Mining Proposal | NEW CELEBRATION TAILS DAM NO 3 | Approved | mp_2222.pdf |
Registrations from MINEDEX (DMPE); the documents are the operators' own, linked on GeoDocs and not copied.