❓ The parliamentary question seeks information on mining tenements and exploration licences granted or renewed at Mungada Ridge since 2008, and whether the Minister for Environment was consulted. The response indicates no new tenements were granted or renewed, and existing leases remain in force.
AnsweredQoN 1583Legislative Assembly
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(1) With respect to Mungada Ridge, how many mining tenements or exploration licences have been granted or renewed since 2008, when and to what companies? (2) In each case, was the Minister for Environment required to be consulted or provide concurrence? (3) If yes, when did this occur and what was the Minister for Environment’s response?
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Answered
18 February 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
90 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum advises:
(1)
There has been no mining tenements granted nor renewed over Mungada Ridge since 2008, Mungada Ridge is covered by three mining leases that remain in force for an initial period of 21 years:
M59/595 - commenced 25.01.05 - held by Sinosteel Midwest Corp. Ltd;
M59/596 - commenced 28.04.05 - held by Sinosteel Midwest Corp. Ltd; and
M59/650 - commenced 10.04.06 - held by DSO Ventures Pty Ltd.
(2)
Not applicable
(3)
Not applicable
(1)
There has been no mining tenements granted nor renewed over Mungada Ridge since 2008, Mungada Ridge is covered by three mining leases that remain in force for an initial period of 21 years:
M59/595 - commenced 25.01.05 - held by Sinosteel Midwest Corp. Ltd;
M59/596 - commenced 28.04.05 - held by Sinosteel Midwest Corp. Ltd; and
M59/650 - commenced 10.04.06 - held by DSO Ventures Pty Ltd.
(2)
Not applicable
(3)
Not applicable
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