Mining
The Mining division is responsible for regulating mining activities in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2019. Staff are located in Darwin and Alice Springs and are available to provide advice about existing or proposed exploration, extractive and mining projects.
Contact the Mining division at mineralinfo.dlpe@nt.gov.au or 08 8999 6528.
Find out more about application forms and other information on mining and exploration on the Northern Territory Government website:
- how mining works in the NT, understanding mineral exploration, types of land tenure and availability
- how to begin preliminary exploration, types of mineral titles, negotiating land access, obtaining an environmental (mining) licence, rehabilitating and closing a mine
- rules and responsibilities while conducting mining activities including environmental management, paying royalties and reporting incidents
- securities and levies
- legacy mine sites, legacy mine features and current remediation projects
- mining regulation assessment timeframes.
To view applications for an environmental - mining licence that are currently undergoing public consultation go to the Have Your Say website.
For more information about the NT’s mineral deposits and related programs, go to the Resourcing the Territory website.
Read the feedback below from recent public consultation on the revised risk criteria and standard conditions for exploration activities and extractive operations.