The Northern Territory Government has committed to fund a feasibility study into the development of a common user mine and processing facility in Tennant creek, set to bring more jobs to the region.
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NT Govt considers second train at Darwin LNG facility
The Northern Territory Government is investing $250,000 in a feasibility study to assess the potential of developing a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) train at ConocoPhillips’ Darwin LNG facility.
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Major project status awarded to NT’s Jervois project, more than 600 jobs to come
More mining jobs are on the way for the Northern Territory after the territory government awarded KGL Resources’ Jervois copper-silver-gold project a major project status.
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Thousands of mining jobs on the way for the NT
The Northern Territory Government has signed Project Facilitation Agreements (PFA) for two mining projects, set to bring more than 2000 jobs to the territory.
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Drones boost mine remediation in the NT
Drones are being used to inspect legacy mines in the Northern Territory, helping aid remediation efforts.
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Struggling uranium market pushes ERA to another impairment
Rio Tinto subsidiary Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is anticipating it will report a $231 million impairment for 2016 as lower uranium prices continue to impact the company.
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Merlin Diamonds unearths Australia’s fifth largest diamond
Merlin Diamonds has discovered a 35.26 carat brown diamond at the Merlin diamond mine in the Northern Territory, the fifth largest diamond unearthed in Australia.
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Merlin Diamonds finds rare blue diamond
Merlin Diamonds has recovered a rare blue diamond from its Merlin diamond operation in the Northern Territory.
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McArthur River mine halts work after dust issues
The Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy are investigating whether waste rock at Glencore’s McArthur River Mine is burning yet again.
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Union members protest over Ichthys LNG conditions
Union members rallied in Darwin yesterday to protest against working conditions at the Ichthys LNG construction project.
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Australia voted world’s best mining region
Australia has stormed to the top of the world’s mining rankings, taking out a number of top spots in this year’s Fraser Institute mining survey.
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FIFO retrenchment practices under scrutiny by FWC
The Electrical Trades Union has launched a million dollar industrial dispute against Kentz Australia over practices said to avoid paying redundant FIFO workers their final week of employment.
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NT to Qld gas pipeline to start in 2017
A new proposal for a gas pipeline from the Northern Territory to Queensland has been successful in winning the tender for construction.
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Hundreds protest against NT fracking
Hundreds of people have marched to Parliament House in Darwin to protest against fracking in the Northern Territory.
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BREAKING: Suicide discovered at Ichthys camp
Social media reports have revealed another FIFO worker has ended his life in camp.
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New funding announced for NT explorers
The Northern Territory government has announced a round of exploration grants which will assist ten projects through the region.
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Asbestos victim wins right to claim compo
A former Gove alumina refinery worker has successfully claimed $425,000 in compensation for malignant mesothelioma, despite statutory limitations.
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GEMCO sees ore spill during cyclone, EPA says
BHP Billiton’s GEMCO operation has reportedly suffered four uncontrolled manganese spills following Cyclone Lam, the Northern Territory EPA says.
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Cyclone season reaches a head in NT and Qld
Two tropical cyclones are currently working their way across northern Australian coastlines.
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Metals X acquires stake in NT gold mine
Gold and tin miner Metals X is set to acquire a 75 per cent interest in the Central Tanami gold project.
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