• Scanned copies of opal reports can be retrieved from DIGS®

Mineral Claim Records and Information

The following current computer or written records are available from the I&I NSW Lightning Ridge Office, for inspection, free of charge, by members of the public during office hours.

1. Records of every application for a mineral claim that has been received by the Director-General. The details available are
   • the name and address of the applicant
   • the location of the claim area as it appears on the department's maps
   • the size of the claim area; and
   • the minerals or purposes applied for
2. Records of every mineral claim granted by the Director-General. The details available are
   • the name and address of the holder
   • the date of grant
   • the expiry date
   • the location of the claim area as it appears on the department's maps
   • the size of the claim area; and
   • the minerals that may be mined or the purposes that may be carried out on the area
3. Records of every mineral claim renewed by the Director-General. The details available are
   • the name and address of the holder
   • the new expiry date
   • the location of the claim area as it appears on the department's maps
   • the size of the claim area; and
   • the minerals that may be mined or the purposes that may be carried out on the area
4. Records of every mineral claim transferred by the Director-General. The details available are
   • the name and address of the new holder
5. Records of every mineral claim cancelled by the Director-General. The detail available is
   • the date of cancellation

Files maintained by the Director-General and documents lodged by applicants; holders; landholders or members of the public are not available for inspection.