Data as at 28 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data

Western Australian mining lease

M 47/1639 · Solomon - Greater Solomon

M 47/1639 is a Western Australian mining lease held by FMG PILBARA PTY LTD (Fortescue group). Granted 7 May 2025, expires 6 May 2046. 9,131 ha in the West Pilbara Mineral Field. Commodities: Iron. Part of the Solomon - Greater Solomon project (operating).

Type: Mining lease
Status: Granted
Holder: FMG PILBARA PTY LTD
Parent group: Fortescue (a subsidiary)
MINEDEX projects: Solomon - Greater Solomon J01646 · Operating
Owners: Fortescue Ltd 100%; Red Hawk Mining Limited

Kangeenarina CID J04042 · Not Applicable
Owners: Fortescue Ltd 100%
Lodged: 30 November 2022
Granted: 7 May 2025
Expires: 6 May 2046
Area: 9,131.10 hectares (91.3 km²)
Mineral field: West Pilbara Mineral Field
Commodities: Iron
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
EPA Ministerial Statements: MS 1062, MS 862
EPA referred proposals: Eliwana Railway Project Approved (Ministerial Statement), MS 1108; overlaps 2,875 ha
Solomon Iron Ore Project - Sustaining Production Approved (Ministerial Statement), MS 1062; overlaps 7,858 ha
BHP Pilbara Expansion Strategic Proposal Approved (Ministerial Statement), MS 1105; overlaps 9,131 ha
WAMEX data: 341 open-file drill holes, 66 exploration reports on this ground
Location: -22.2155, 117.82565 (centre)

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