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Baretop 1:25,000 scale map now available
16 Jul 2025
This new 1:25,000 scale map incorporates geophysical interpretation and data from recent mapping traverses conducted in the eastern half of the area from 2017 to 2020.
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Map viewer update
02 Jul 2025
For several years MRT has run parallel map viewing systems. The old systems have now been retired and only the State Growth Map Portal will be available going forward.
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New MRT Fees for 2025-2026
30 Jun 2025
New MRT fees and rents for 2025-2026 have come into force and all forms have been updated for the new financial year.
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North Tyennan structural study
01 Jul 2025
MRT has published a structural synthesis of the north Tyennan region as part of its ongoing series of papers shedding new light on the geology of western Tasmania.
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Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) – first round 9 data release
19 Jun 2025
Mineral Resources Tasmania has released the first two Round 9 EDGI co-funded drilling project reports, completed in October - November 2024.
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ERAs opening for submission in August 2025
16 Jun 2025
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 18 August 2025:
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South Launceston landslide maps released
11 Jun 2025
Mineral Resources Tasmania has released a new set of landslide hazard maps covering the Evandale to Launceston region.
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Recommendation to Grant EL22/2024 - Shackley Hill
02 Jun 2025
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Detailed geological mapping of Flinders Island
26 May 2025
The Geological Survey Branch commenced detailed geological mapping of Flinders Island in March/April 2025
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Seven Projects Share Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative Funding in Round 11
23 May 2025
Seven successful projects will share in $497,500 in grants from the eleventh round of Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) funding.
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Recommendation to Grant RL1/2024 - Pieman Road
19 May 2025
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following retention licence:
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ERAs opening for submission in July 2025
13 May 2025
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 14 July 2025:
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ABC discusses Tasmania's tsunami risk with MRT's Claire Kane
23 Apr 2025
Dr Claire Kane recently appeared on ABC radio to discuss the history and future of tsunamis in Tasmania.
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The Tasmanian Critical Minerals Strategy has been released
14 Nov 2024
The Tasmanian Critical Minerals Strategy has been released.
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