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The Northern Territory is one step closer to welcoming its tenth operating mine, with the NT Government granting Primary Gold a deemed mining licence for the Mount Bundy Gold Project, located about 100 km south-east of Darwin.
Beetaloo momentum builds at AEP conference as first gas nears
The Northern Territory strengthened its position as a leading energy producer this week at the 2026 Australian Energy Producers (AEP) conference and exhibition in Adelaide, with the Beetaloo sub-basin now less than 100 days away from first gas production.
INPEX secures prospective acreage in Beetaloo Sub‑basin
INPEX Australia has entered into a farm‑in agreement with Daly Waters Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of US‑based Formentera Partners.
2026 Critical Minerals and Gold in the Northern Territory Guide released
The 2026 Critical Minerals and Gold in the Northern Territory Guide has been released, with gold included for the first time to drive exploration and investment
2026 AGES provisional program now available
The provisional program for the 2026 Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) is now available.
Record grants program for exploration industry now open
The NT Government is continuing to rebuild the Territory economy, opening applications for the largest ever round of competitive grants to co-fund industry exploration programs.
Global spotlight on Beetaloo with new acreage release
Acreage release EPNT26-1 in the highly prospective Beetaloo Sub-basin presents a rare and exciting opportunity for innovative explorers ready to make their mark.
AGES registrations are now open
Join industry and government experts to explore the latest geoscience data and exploration results from across the Territory at Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) 2026.
Verdant Minerals secures Mining Licence for Ammaroo Phosphate Project
The NT Government has approved a Mining Licence for Verdant Minerals’ Ammaroo Phosphate Project, paving the way for a world-class mining development that will deliver hundreds of long-term jobs, boost regional investment, and strengthen the Territory economy.
Sturt Plateau Pipeline approvals granted
The Territory’s energy future takes a major step forward, as the NT Government signs off two construction approvals for the Sturt Plateau Pipeline – the first to carry gas directly from the Beetaloo Sub-basin.