Mining Lease Updates in Queensland

Every Sunday we check every mining lease and claim in Queensland and list what was granted, applied for, changed or ended, with a map of each. Then every fossicking area: the titles over it, who holds them, and objection deadlines.

Last checked 9 November 2026 · 4,473 current Queensland leases, claims and applications

The rules: leases, applications and fossicking

From the Queensland Fossicking Act 1994, section 27(1). It applies everywhere, including inside fossicking areas and general permission areas.

On the map it's a	What it is	Can you fossick there?
Granted mining lease or claim	A title the Department of Resources has granted for mining. It has an expiry date and can be renewed.	Only with the holder's written permission, written on or attached to your fossicking licence. A holder can also admit people for a fee (section 25).
Mining lease application	Someone has applied for a mining lease. It isn't granted yet and may be granted, changed or refused.	Only with the applicant's written permission. This applies from the day the application is lodged, not just once it's granted.
Mining claim application	An application for a small mining claim (common on the gemfields).	Not listed in section 27, so the normal rules for the area apply. Check with the Department of Resources if you're unsure.
Clear ground in a fossicking area	Designated fossicking land, a fossicking area or a general permission area with no lease, claim or lease application over it.	Yes, with a Queensland fossicking licence, hand tools only, and any special conditions for that area.

Fossicking on a lease, claim or lease application without written permission can bring a fine of up to 50 penalty units. Exploration permits (EPMs), which cover much of the State, are not listed in section 27. The holder or applicant can attach conditions to their permission, and withdraw it with reasonable written notice.

This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Act and the Department of Resources are the authority.

Open for objections

Mining lease applications at public notification. Anyone, including a person or a club, can lodge an objection before the last objection day: in writing on form MRA-20, stating the grounds, with the Mineral Assessment Hub (mineralhub@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au) by 4:30pm, and served on the applicant. From the Queensland Government's mining lease application notices, checked weekly.

ML 100475Aqua Regia Pty Ltd (100%) · Isaac Regional CouncilCloses 27 Nov 2026 (15 days)Over Bathampton (84.9 ha)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100359MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd (100%) · Cloncurry Shire CouncilCloses 24 Nov 2026 (12 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100382MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd (100%) · Cloncurry Shire CouncilCloses 24 Nov 2026 (12 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100383MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd (100%) · Cloncurry Shire CouncilCloses 24 Nov 2026 (12 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100524Gavin Ronald FROST (50%) and Peter David SMITH (50%) · Isaac Regional CouncilCloses 27 Nov 2026 (15 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100562Aaron Dalton HOOLEY (100%) · Mareeba Shire CouncilCloses 2 Dec 2026 (20 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100563Aaron Dalton HOOLEY (100%) · Mareeba Shire CouncilCloses 2 Dec 2026 (20 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100564Aaron Dalton HOOLEY (100%) · Mareeba Shire CouncilCloses 2 Dec 2026 (20 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100565Aaron Dalton HOOLEY (100%) · Mareeba Shire CouncilCloses 2 Dec 2026 (20 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

ML 100277ABx3 Pty Ltd (100%) · North Burnett Regional CouncilCloses 4 Dec 2026 (22 days)Notice · Area map · Application documents

Week to 9 November 2026

0 new · 0 granted · 8 changed · 4 ended

9 November 2026 2 November 2026

Touching fossicking areas (10)

Details changed

MC 5517

Touches Sapphire, Sapphire prohibited camping land

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: WINDEYER, Patricia Annette
Minerals: SAPP
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: SHOEHORN
Lodged: 23 Aug 1989
Granted: 22 Nov 1989
Expires: 31 Dec 2031

Expiry: 2026-12-31 → 2031-12-31

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Details changed

MC 71534

Touches Reward

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: Deakin, Zachary Alfred Cloud
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: CAZSHELL
Lodged: 28 Aug 2006
Granted: 8 Jan 2007
Expires: 31 Jan 2037

Expiry: 2027-01-31 → 2037-01-31

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Details changed

MC 71535

Touches Reward

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: Deakin, Zachary Alfred Cloud
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: KITTY ROAR
Lodged: 28 Aug 2006
Granted: 8 Jan 2007
Expires: 31 Jan 2037

Expiry: 2027-01-31 → 2037-01-31

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Details changed

MC 71709

Touches Sapphire

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: KEMP, Michael Frederick
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: COBBLESTONE GEMS
Lodged: 2 May 2007
Granted: 30 Aug 2007
Expires: 31 Aug 2037

Expiry: 2027-08-31 → 2037-08-31

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Details changed

MC 72199

Touches Sapphire, Sapphire prohibited camping land

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: STOLK, Garry
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: ALISONS WONDERLAND
Lodged: 14 June 2011
Granted: 6 Jan 2012
Expires: 31 Jan 2037

Expiry: 2027-01-31 → 2037-01-31

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Details changed

MC 72402

Touches Scrub Lead

The title is still current; some details changed.

Holder: Gillett, Ryan Michael
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR
Area: 1.3 ha
Name: RISE AND SHINE
Lodged: 17 Oct 2014
Granted: 23 Feb 2018
Expires: 29 Feb 2028

Holder: LEE, Matthew Charles Steane → Gillett, Ryan Michael
Agent: - → GILLETT, Ryan

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Details changed

ML 100419

Touches Birimgan East

The title is still current; some details changed.

Applicant: LITTLE DIGGERS GOLD PTY LTD
Minerals: AU
Area: 49.6 ha
Name: Hidden Treasure
Lodged: 5 Dec 2024

Agent: MACKNEY, Claire → Vault Permit and Land Access Consulting

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Details changed

ML 100441

Touches Birimgan East

The title is still current; some details changed.

Applicant: Jenkins, Craig John
Minerals: AU
Area: 55.9 ha
Name: Lucky Strike
Lodged: 30 June 2025

Agent: MACKNEY, Claire → Vault Permit and Land Access Consulting

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Claim ended

MC 71511

Touches Sapphire

This ground may be open to fossicking again. Check the current boundaries before you go.

Holder: Green, Edward John
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: LAST DREAMING MINE 2
Lodged: 9 Aug 2006
Granted: 17 Oct 2006
Expires: 31 Oct 2026

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Claim ended

MC 72200

Touches Reward

This ground may be open to fossicking again. Check the current boundaries before you go.

Holder: SKIPP, Stephen Luke
Minerals: DMD,SAPP,ZIR,AU
Area: 0.1 ha
Name: POG
Lodged: 24 June 2011
Granted: 18 Oct 2011
Expires: 31 Oct 2026

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Everywhere else in Queensland (2)

Claim ended

MC 300110

This title no longer appears in the current tenure data.

Holder: UNDERWOOD, Peter George
Minerals: OP
Area: 18.2 ha
Name: P4
Lodged: 16 May 2016
Granted: 5 Oct 2016
Expires: 31 Oct 2026

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Lease ended

ML 7446

This title no longer appears in the current tenure data.

Holder: MITCHELL, Martin Gerard
Minerals: OP
Area: 1 ha
Name: CARBINE NO 10
Lodged: 27 Nov 1990
Granted: 30 July 1992
Expires: 31 Oct 2026

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Source: Queensland Government mining tenure data (CC BY 4.0), checked weekly. Covers mining leases and mining claims, granted and applied for. Exploration permits are not included. This is a guide, not legal advice: check the current boundaries on Queensland Globe before you go.

Every Queensland fossicking area, right now

Each general permission area, fossicking area and designated fossicking land, with the leases, claims and lease applications over it. Tap an area for every title: holder or applicant, dates, expiry and how much of the area it covers. Holders, agents, terms and notices come from each title's official public report, which you can open from the table. Updated 9 November 2026.

Young's BlockGeneral permission area100% under titles75.1 ha in all · 0 ha clear · 75.1 ha under titles · 1 title: 0 granted, 1 application · guide and map

McDonald FlatGeneral permission area74.2% under titles400 ha in all · 103.1 ha clear · 296.9 ha under titles · 3 titles: 0 granted, 3 applications · guide and map

McMastersGeneral permission area38% under titles3,159.8 ha in all · 1,959.8 ha clear · 1,200 ha under titles · 8 titles: 2 granted, 6 applications · guide and map

Black RidgeGeneral permission area29.9% under titles160.8 ha in all · 112.8 ha clear · 48 ha under titles · 1 title: 1 granted, 0 applications · guide and map

BathamptonGeneral permission area23.7% under titles358.3 ha in all · 273.4 ha clear · 84.9 ha under titles · 1 title: 0 granted, 1 application · guide and map

Scrub LeadDesignated fossicking land21.3% under titles1,361.9 ha in all · 1,072.2 ha clear · 289.7 ha under titles · 40 titles: 35 granted, 5 applications · guide and map

BrigalowGeneral permission area14% under titles506.4 ha in all · 435.5 ha clear · 70.9 ha under titles · 3 titles: 2 granted, 1 application · guide and map

Birimgan EastGeneral permission area13% under titles2,373.7 ha in all · 2,065.5 ha clear · 308.2 ha under titles · 10 titles: 5 granted, 5 applications · guide and map

Rubyvale/Scrub Lead prohibited camping landDesignated fossicking land12.4% under titles533.5 ha in all · 467.2 ha clear · 66.3 ha under titles · 200 titles: 197 granted, 3 applications

DivideDesignated fossicking land6.2% under titles336.9 ha in all · 315.9 ha clear · 21 ha under titles · 243 titles: 224 granted, 19 applications · guide and map

RubyvaleDesignated fossicking land5.8% under titles982 ha in all · 924.9 ha clear · 57.1 ha under titles · 326 titles: 312 granted, 14 applications · guide and map

Deep Creek Fossicking AreaFossicking area4.7% under titles7.6 ha in all · 7.2 ha clear · 0.4 ha under titles · 1 title: 1 granted, 0 applications

Sapphire prohibited camping landDesignated fossicking land4.4% under titles663.4 ha in all · 633.9 ha clear · 29.5 ha under titles · 328 titles: 320 granted, 8 applications

SapphireDesignated fossicking land3.3% under titles1,587.3 ha in all · 1,535.5 ha clear · 51.8 ha under titles · 492 titles: 474 granted, 18 applications · guide and map

RewardDesignated fossicking land2.5% under titles965 ha in all · 940.7 ha clear · 24.3 ha under titles · 247 titles: 226 granted, 21 applications · guide and map

Sheep Station CreekDesignated fossicking land1.6% under titles594.9 ha in all · 585.5 ha clear · 9.4 ha under titles · 3 titles: 3 granted, 0 applications · guide and map

Duck CreekDesignated fossicking land1.4% under titles631.1 ha in all · 622.4 ha clear · 8.7 ha under titles · 23 titles: 23 granted, 0 applications · guide and map

OpaltonDesignated fossicking land1.4% under titles972.2 ha in all · 958.8 ha clear · 13.4 ha under titles · 34 titles: 30 granted, 4 applications · guide and map

Bar - BarrumGeneral permission area0.3% under titles2,474.4 ha in all · 2,466.7 ha clear · 7.7 ha under titles · 1 title: 1 granted, 0 applications · guide and map

WillowsDesignated fossicking land0.2% under titles1,151.7 ha in all · 1,149.8 ha clear · 1.9 ha under titles · 6 titles: 6 granted, 0 applications · guide and map

Willows prohibited camping landDesignated fossicking land0.2% under titles1,151.7 ha in all · 1,149.8 ha clear · 1.9 ha under titles · 6 titles: 6 granted, 0 applications

Agate CreekFossicking areaNo leases or claims4,719.6 ha in all · 4,719.6 ha clear · guide and map

Big BessieFossicking areaNo leases or claims33.4 ha in all · 33.4 ha clear · guide and map

Birimgan WestGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims1,787.1 ha in all · 1,787.1 ha clear · guide and map

Durikai State Forest Fossicking AreaGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims4,897.6 ha in all · 4,897.6 ha clear

Flat DiggingsGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims181.9 ha in all · 181.9 ha clear · guide and map

Four Mile EastGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims803.9 ha in all · 803.9 ha clear · guide and map

Four Mile WestGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims2,627.8 ha in all · 2,627.8 ha clear · guide and map

GlenalvaFossicking areaNo leases or claims495.5 ha in all · 495.5 ha clear · guide and map

Graves HillFossicking areaNo leases or claims117 ha in all · 117 ha clear · guide and map

GreenswampGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims1.9 ha in all · 1.9 ha clear · guide and map

LallalindiGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims0.2 ha in all · 0.2 ha clear · guide and map

Middle RidgeFossicking areaNo leases or claims31.9 ha in all · 31.9 ha clear · guide and map

Mines Hill - Lava PlainsGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims132.2 ha in all · 132.2 ha clear · guide and map

Moonstone Hill Feldspar LocalityGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims134.2 ha in all · 134.2 ha clear

Mount GibsonFossicking areaNo leases or claims344.4 ha in all · 344.4 ha clear · guide and map

Mount Morgan Dam No.7 Reserve General permission areaNo leases or claims472 ha in all · 472 ha clear · guide and map

Museum ReserveGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims206.2 ha in all · 206.2 ha clear · guide and map

O'Briens CreekFossicking areaNo leases or claims3,019.2 ha in all · 3,019.2 ha clear · guide and map

Swiper's Gully Topaz LocalityGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims5.3 ha in all · 5.3 ha clear

Talgai State Forest Fossicking AreaGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims640 ha in all · 640 ha clear

Thanes CreekFossicking areaNo leases or claims4 ha in all · 4 ha clear · guide and map

Tomahawk CreekFossicking areaNo leases or claims2,381.7 ha in all · 2,381.7 ha clear · guide and map

Town ReserveGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims122.8 ha in all · 122.8 ha clear · guide and map

Wyandotte CreekGeneral permission areaNo leases or claims121.1 ha in all · 121.1 ha clear · guide and map

YowahFossicking areaNo leases or claims24.9 ha in all · 24.9 ha clear · guide and map

Turn on Land tenure on the Dig Here map to see every lease (red) and application (orange dashed), or see the map on each Queensland area guide.

Mining lease updates in other states

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Mining Lease Updates in Queensland

The rules: leases, applications and fossicking

Open for objections

Week to 9 November 2026

Touching fossicking areas (10)

MC 5517

MC 71534

MC 71535

MC 71709

MC 72199

MC 72402

ML 100419

ML 100441

MC 71511

MC 72200

Everywhere else in Queensland (2)

MC 300110

ML 7446

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