A number of shallow Neogene salt lakes, that extend in chain-like fashion along the length of the inner Coorong and its hinterland as far south as Lacepede Bay, have been investigated for possible economic evaporitic mineral deposits that may have formed within the lakebed subsurface sediments. Reconnaissance and closer-spaced grid push-tube corehole sampling of these sediments was carried out via many very shallow holes, to obtain samples for chemical analysis and determination of physical properties, and additional small bulk samples were dug out of the lakebeds to use for experiments on any desalinisation effect that could be achievable through water-washing. The intent was to obtain a carbonate-rich product which would be suitable for use by the agricultural sector as a cheap remedial chemical treatment for sulphate acidified soils. Initial field inspections and sample site selections were based on interpretation of 1:40,000 scale air photos. The carbonate mud assay work disclosed some spatial variation in the composition of the lake sediments, mostly an increase in magnesium content within the interdunal swales going south-eastwards away from the Murray Mouth. The extensive field work identified a substantial inferred mineral resource of more than 2 Mt for thin lenses of dolomitic magnesite predominantly formed within several of the larger lakes. Two Mining Leases, MLs 5986 and 5987, were taken out to allow for opportunistic mining of the bulk commodity in response to market demand. Five campaigns of surface mining were carried out at various times when weather conditions allowed, to amass stockpiles of material destined for future sale. Processing of the sediments involved drying and screening, and later on some of the stockpiles were progressively transferred inside several large storage sheds to assist with unhindered pursuit of this activity. At times during the subject tenure period, when seasonal conditions spurred farmer demand, almost 3000 tpa of the middle to lower grade dolomitic lime product was sold regionally for broadacre spreading on fields and vineyards. The licensee has carried out much research into possible industrial applications of his product, and has actively sought new customers both locally and overseas. Trials of the lime material have been performed by potential customers with needs in the way of stockfeed additive, acid mine waste neutralization, metal galvanizing, sewage treatment, and filler/coating and refractory ceramic applications. During 2007-2008, the licensee conducted experiments via comparative trials to determine the acid neutralizing efficiency of its lime product. Acid solution pH was monitored over a 72 hour period and the results of using Lake Hawdon lime were compared to use of other commercially available limes from south-eastern Australia. The results showed that the Lake Hawdon lime neutralized the test solution within 11 hours while the next closest product took 72 hours to achieve a neutral pH solution. The particle size, consistent fineness and solubility of the Lake Hawdon material was believed responsible for the rapid effect it has, and will be promoted in future marketing. During the period 2006-2011, no field work was conducted on the licence area. Drought and poor returns to the farming communities of Southern Australia caused a decline in Agricola Mining's sales of lime, dolomite and magnesite, adversely affecting its ability to do exploration. Mid-way through 2011 the drought broke, and flooding of Lake Hawdon North meant that its bed became deeply submerged and quite inaccessible to mining during the rest of that year and onward into 2012. In October 2012 the company submitted an application for renewal of its licence that would involve no reduction in area below the 36 square km present size, since keeping that area was deemed essential to give access and viability to the defined resource. During the 2012-2013 licence year Agricola Mining conducted comparative analytical tests between its lime product and those of competitors, to ensure that the former maintained a premium in the marketplace. Exploration remained hampered due to the lake bed still being covered with water and or inaccessible due to surface conditions. However, a minimal amount of mining was possible on ML 5959 during this time. The licensee made the comment that drought and poor returns to the farming communities of southern Australia over the past five years had caused a decline in its sales of lime, dolomite and magnesite, to the extent that the total sales value of agricultural lime in SA had shrunk by approx 50% since 2005/2006. The reduced income stream due to the decreased sales continued to adversely affect its exploration plans. During the 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 licence years Agricola Mining did no exploration, but instead performed ongoing technical work and market research on samples retrieved from EL 4353/5575 and on competitive products in the market place. Recent closure of a competitor in Victoria and the closing of the Penrice quarry in SA is improving the outlook for Agricola's lime sales in coming years.