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Critical Minerals play leading role in rebuilding Territory economy
The Critical Minerals in the Northern Territory Guide has been updated for 2025, outlining the known resource inventory of the Territory’s critical minerals.
NT petroleum exploration hits $200 million in December quarter
The Government is committed to rebuilding the economy through a strong and competitive resources sector, as new figures confirm a significant surge in petroleum exploration investment across the Territory.
Round 18 open – Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) Grant Program
The NT Government today announced grant funding has opened for its highly Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program.
Santos’ full-year results released
Santos' 2024 full-year results have been released, which highlight significant progress milestones for the Barossa project and the operator’s plans to accelerate exploration and appraisal activities in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in 2025/26.
Territory energy industry takes another positive step forward with strong gas flow results
Excellent flow rate results from Mereenie Joint Venture (JV) partners, including JV operator Central Petroleum, at the West Mereenie 29 (WM-29) well in the Amadeus Basin have been announced.
Maiden magnetite shipment leaves NT bound for Asia
The dispatch of the inaugural shipment of magnetite from the Warrego Rehabilitation Project, bound for Asian markets, marks a significant milestone in legacy mine remediation and economic growth for the Territory.
Legacy mine remediation program boosts safety, secures jobs in regional NT
A significant and timely six-month program has been finalised to remediate legacy mine sites in Tennant Creek, with further works set to commence in Alice Springs later this year.
Home and Business Battery Scheme update
The Territory Government is increasing the Home and Business Battery Scheme (HBBS) bonus from $5,000 to $12,000 from 1 December 2024.
Consultation for Darwin Renewable Energy Hub begins
Consultation has commenced on the site of the proposed Darwin Renewable Energy Hub (REH), a project that will play a pivotal role in supplying more affordable, secure and cleaner energy for households and businesses on the Darwin-Katherine electricity system.
NT mineral exploration expenditure in 2023/24 hits record $227.4 million
Mineral exploration expenditure in the NT in 2023/24 shot up to $227.4 million - the highest financial year figure on record.