Mining Production Leases

Dataset Number947
Dataset TitleMining Production Leases
CustodianData Authority: Department for Energy and Mining
Data Provider: Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Description

DescriptionDescribes the location and characteristics of all current mining and production tenements issued under the Mining Act 1971 (MA1971) and Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 (RDIRA1982).
UsageExtractive Mineral Lease (EML) entitles the lessee to carry out mining operations specified in the lease for the recovery of extractive minerals. Mineral Claim (MC) provides an exclusive right for 12 months to prospect for minerals within the claim area (conditions apply). Mineral Lease (ML) entitles the lessee to carry out mining operations specified in the lease for the recovery of minerals other than extractive minerals. Miscellaneous Purposes Licence (MPL) may be granted for any purpose ancillary to the conduct of mining operations, for example an operating plant, drainage or an access road. Private Mines (PM) were declared prior to the Mining Act 1971 and are subject to specific conditions. Retention Lease (RL) - entitles the lessee to retain the lease area for future mining operations where, for economic or other reasons, the lessee is justified in not proceeding immediately. Special Mining Lease relates to the Olympic Dam min, which is administered under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act, 1982. Comment is sought on applications for mining and production tenement applications from numerous sources before granting. These data may be viewed, interrogated and downloaded from DSD's SARIG application at https://sarig.pir.sa.gov.au.

Data Quality

LineageSource Data History: Departmental hardcopy tenement records are the primary data source. These records are derived from information supplied by applicants. Applicant information is often schematic and the scale of the final document is determined by the most appropriate scale maps available at the time. Applicant information and associated records used for this project date back over the last 30 years. The source date is dependent upon the date of application. The dataset contains an accuracy description for each tenement. From time to time, applications are confirmed by field staff using GPS. Processing Steps: A majority of tenements were reconciled using existing digital cadastral boundaries (DCDB) and the remainder digitised from the above-mentioned departmental records. Tenement boundaries were mathematically constructed to match the DCDB and existing tenement boundaries (where applicable), whilst other boundaries were wholly constructed mathematically. These procedures have been automated using a series of maintenance procedures to assist with manual editing and boundary construction processes. Once tenements have been constructed, attributes are assigned against the region (polygon) feature class. Additional information is recorded against the boundaries to identify how the line work was captured. Hard copy plots have been produced at various set scales depicting tenements on cadastral or topographic backgrounds. The geometry of the tenement is value-added through a join to the Mining Register database, where only matching records between the geometry of the tenement and the Mining Register records are portrayed.
CompletenessCompleteness of coverage: 99% of the mining production tenements have been completed. Completeness of classification: The method of classification is exhaustive in that none of the arcs are generalized or tampered with in any way once they have been established and the related attributes are unique and complete for each tenement. Completeness of verification: Spatial verification is performed on the dataset by direct comparisons with the digital cadastre
Positional AccuracyPositional accuracy is variable, depending on the capture method.

Geographic Extent

Extent NameSouth Australia
Min Easting or Longitude129
Min Northing or Latitude-38.25
Max Easting or Longitude141
Max Northing or Latitude-26

Dataset Status

Initially Acquired01/01/1971
Last Updated
Update FrequencyDaily
Maintenance MethodTBA
AusGOALCC BY (Attribution)

Attributes

TableNameField AliasData TypeDescription
Primary TableTENEMENT_TYPE VARCHAR2TENEMENT_TYPE TENEMENT_TYPE contains an acronym defining the class or type of tenement as issued under the Mining Act 1971 or Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982. Although there are numerous tenement types issued under the Mining Act, this dataset will contain only records where TENEMENT_TYPE equals ¿EML¿ (Extractive Mineral Lease), ¿MC¿ (Mineral Claim), ¿ML¿ (Mineral Lease), ¿MPL¿ (Miscellaneous Purpose Licence), ¿PM¿ (Private Mine) and ¿RL¿ (Retention Lease). The tenement type ¿SML¿ (Special Mining Lease) relates to the Olympic Dam mine, which is administered under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act, 1982.
Primary TableTENEMENT_NUMBER NumberTENEMENT_NUMBER TENEMENT_NUMBER is a unique integer representing the tenement number for this type of tenement. Sequential integers have been issued since 1 July 1972 from number 1.
Primary TableTENEMENT_LABEL VARCHAR2TENEMENT_LABEL TENEMENT_LABEL is a concatenated string comprising the tenement type (TENEMENT_TYPE) and tenement number (TENEMENT_NUMBER) of the tenement
Primary TableTENEMENT_STATUS VARCHAR2TENEMENT_STATUS TENEMENT_STATUS contains the status of the tenement. Valid entries are: This dataset will only contain records where TENEMENT_STATUS equals ¿Active¿
Primary TableTENEMENT_HOLDERS VARCHAR2TENEMENT_HOLDERS TENEMENT_HOLDERS is a concatenated string containing a list of all of the companies, entities and individuals who are recorded in the Mining Register as holders of this tenement, along with their percentage of interest. Individual holders are separated by semicolons.
Primary TableTENEMENT_OPERATORS VARCHAR2TENEMENT_OPERATORS TENEMENT_OPERATORS is a concatenated string containing a list of all of the companies, entities and individuals who are the current operators involved in the working of the tenement. In many cases, this may not be the same as TENEMENT_HOLDERS. Individual operators are separated by semicolons.
Primary TableLEGAL_AREA NumberLEGAL_AREA LEGAL_AREA contains the approximate area of the application. This is the legal area upon which the annual rental is calculated and is not necessarily the calculated geometric area. The units of measure are indicated in the AREA_UNIT field.
Primary TableAREA_UNIT VARCHAR2AREA_UNIT AREA_UNIT is the unit of measure (generally hectares) for the area indicated in LEGAL_AREA.
Primary TableLOCATION VARCHAR2LOCATION LOCATION contains a reference to the nearest significant locality (town, district, mountain etc.). It is used to assist industry and the general public to identify the approximate location of the tenement within SA.
Primary TableREGISTRATION_GRANT_D DateREGISTRATION_GRANT_DATE REGISTRATION_GRANT_DATE contains the date on which this tenement was originally granted and came INTO effect
Primary TableSURRENDER_DATE DateSURRENDER_DATE SURRENDER_DATE contains the date on which this tenement was surrendered by the holder(s).
Primary TableEXPIRY_DATE DateEXPIRY_DATE EXPIRY_DATE contains the date on which this tenement is due to expire.
Primary TableRENEWAL_RECEIVED_DAT DateRENEWAL_RECEIVED_DATE RENEWAL_RECEIVED_DATE contains the date on which an application was received to renew (extend the term of) this tenement.
Primary TableTRANSFER_RECEIVED_DA DateTRANSFER_RECEIVED_DATE TRANSFER_RECEIVED_DATE contains the date on which an application was received to transfer this tenement to new holder(s).
Primary TableSURRENDER_RECEIVED_D DateSURRENDER_RECEIVED_DATE SURRENDER_RECEIVED_DATE contains the date on which this tenement was surrendered by the holder(s).
Primary TableCOMMODITY_CATEGORIES VARCHAR2COMMODITY_CATEGORIES COMMODITY_CATEGORIES contains the categories of commodities sought from the tenement.
Primary TableCOMMODITIES VARCHAR2COMMODITIES COMMODITIES is a concatenated string containing a list of all commodities sought under this tenement. Individual commodities are separated by semicolons.
Primary TableCOURT_ACTION_PENDING VARCHAR2COURT_ACTION_PENDING COURT_ACTION_PENDING contains a flag (¿Yes¿ or ¿No¿) to indicate whether this tenement is the subject of any pending action in the Wardens Court.
Primary TableMPL_PURPOSE VARCHAR2MPL_PURPOSE MPL_PURPOSE contains the purpose for a Miscellaneous Purpose Licence. This field is only applicable for a Miscellaneous Purpose Licence.
Primary TableOPERATION_NAME VARCHAR2OPERATION_NAME OPERATION_NAME contains the name of the mining operation.
Primary TableOPERATION_STATUS VARCHAR2OPERATION_STATUS OPERATION_STATUS contains the status of the mining operations. Valid entries are
Primary TableOPERATION_METHOD VARCHAR2OPERATION_METHOD OPERATION_METHOD contains the method of the mining operations. Valid entries include:
Primary TableTENEMENT_TYPE_TITLE VARCHAR2TENEMENT_TYPE_TITLE TENEMENT_TYPE_TITLE contains the full title of the tenement as issued under the Mining Act. Although there are numerous tenement types issued under the Mining Act, this dataset will contain the following records where TENEMENT_TYPE_TITLE equals ¿Extractive Mineral Lease¿, ¿Mineral Claim¿, ¿Mineral Lease¿, ¿Miscellaneous Purposes Licence¿, ¿Private Mine¿, ¿Retention Lease¿ or ¿Special Mining Lease¿.
Primary TableACT_TITLE VARCHAR2ACT_TITLE ACT_TITLE is the title of the Act under which the application is issued. This dataset will only contain records where ACT_TITLE equals ¿Mining Act 1971¿ or Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982.

Contact Information

OrganisationDepartment for Energy and Mining
Postal Address

Emaildem@dem.sa.gov.au