Ballymore Resources Secures Land Court Recommendation for New Mining Lease

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Ballymore Resources has made a significant stride in its Dittmer Project, west of Proserpine, North Queensland, as the Land Court of Queensland has recommended approval for a new mining lease. The application, initiated on July 20, 2023, underwent a thorough examination, including objections under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The Court's President, Member P.G. Stilgoe OAM, issued a decision on July 11, 2025, recommending the approval of MLA 100351 and the issuance of draft Environmental Authority EPSL 00460513.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ballymore Resources applied for a new mining lease, MLA 100351, on July 20, 2023, covering extensions to known mineralisation at its Dittmer Project.
  • The Land Court of Queensland referred the application to the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, recommending approval of the MLA.
  • The Court also recommended the issuance of draft Environmental Authority EPSL 00460513 pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld).
  • The application and recommendations underwent examination under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
  • The final decision on the mining lease will be made by the Queensland state ministers.
  • The Dittmer Project is located west of Proserpine, North Queensland.

Statistics:

  • 1 mining lease application (MLA 100351) was submitted by Ballymore Resources on July 20, 2023.
  • 1 draft Environmental Authority (EPSL 00460513) was recommended for issuance by the Land Court of Queensland.
  • 2 Acts were referenced in the application process: Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld) and Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld).

Sources:

  • Ballymore Resources Limited news release
  • Land Court of Queensland decision (July 11, 2025)