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New study defines resistivity anomalies in central and eastern Tasmania

07 Aug 2024

A collaborative study supported by MRT provides encouragement for critical minerals and geothermal energy exploration in Tasmania's Midlands.

ERAs opening for submission in October 2024

07 Aug 2024

The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 21 October 2024:

Smithton Synclinorium 3D geological model

06 Aug 2024

The Smithton Synclinorium 3D geological model has been developed as part of the Tasmanian Groundwater Assessment Project (GAP) and is a key step to understanding the groundwater resource in this region.

Evidence for fire fountaining at Skillion Hill, Southern Tasmania

05 Aug 2024

A recent report published by MRT outlines the evidence that Skillion Hill was formed from eruptions of low viscosity lava with high effusion and/or low eruption columns, alternating with eruptions having a higher volatile content and greater explosivity.

EDGI round 10 open for applications

25 Jul 2024

Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) applications are welcomed for mining leases, as well as exploration and retention licences.

Reports released to open file, July 2024

22 Jul 2024

Following is a list of reports released to the public in July 2024:

ERAs opening for submission in September 2024

09 Jul 2024

The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 16 September 2024:

Reports released to public, June 2024

02 Jul 2024

Following is a list of reports released to the public in June 2024:

Updates to forms, fees, rents and royalty payments

01 Jul 2024

MRT has updated its fee, rent and royalty payment schedules for the new year. Read on to ensure you're using the most up-to-date forms and paying the correct fees.

Recommendation to Grant EL6/2024 - Gormanston

01 Jul 2024

The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:

Recommendation to Grant EL7/2024 - Mount Razorback

01 Jul 2024

The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:

Recommendation to Grant EL9/2024 - Mole Creek

01 Jul 2024

The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:

Biostratigraphic dating in the Tamar Graben

24 Jun 2024

MRT has published a new report weighing the evidence for using plant fossils to provide accurate dating of sedimentary units in Tasmaina's Tamar Valley.

ERAs opening for submission in August 2024

11 Jun 2024

The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 19 August 2024: