• 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 NSW DPI 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 mining registrar. 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 mining registrar. 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 mining registrar. 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 mining registrar. The details available are
• the name and address of the new holder
5. Records of every mineral claim cancelled by the mining registrar. The detail available is
• the date of cancellation

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