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.
For application forms and other information visit the Northern Territory (NT) Government's information on mining and exploration.
Where you can read more about:
- 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.
To view applications for an Environmental (Mining) Licence that are currently undergoing public consultation go to: Have Your Say Northern Territory
Visit Resourcing the Territory for more information about the NT’s mineral deposits and related programs