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News
Upcoming Exploration Release Areas
The following new Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will be open for application on May 24th:
Read moreRecommendation to Grant EL5/2020
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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MRT News - March Issue
Welcome to the March 2021 issue of MRT News, containing details of Round 5 EDGI funding, which opened for submissions on February 26, along with new Exploration Licence recommendations at Heemskirk Road and Little Henty River.
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Recommendation to Grant EL9/2019 - Heemskirk Road
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) - Round 5 Open for Applications
The Tasmanian State Government, through the Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI), is offering grants for co-funded exploration drilling projects. The aim is to provide a stimulus to mineral exploration in Tasmania. The State Government is funding this initiative with $2 million over four years and the program is administered by Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT).
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Reports Made Open File in February
Forty-three reports became open file during February, primarily mineral exploration annual progress reports.
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MRT News - February Issue
Welcome to the February 2021 issue of MRT News, containing details of four new Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) opening for submissions on April 19, and details on an Exploration Licence recommendation at Lake River
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Recommendation to Grant EL22/2020 - Lake River
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Upcoming Exploration Release Areas
The following new Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will be open for application on April 19th
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MRT News - Dec/Jan Issue
Welcome to the first issue of MRT News for 2021, containing details of an extensive airborne geophysical survey to be conducted in Tasmania's Central North.If you'd like MRT News delivered to your inbox monthly, simply click "SUBSCRIBE" at the bottom of this month's newsletter.
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Regional Airborne Geophysical Survey
Mineral Resources Tasmania, in collaboration with Geoscience Australia, is conducting an airborne magnetic and radiometric survey in a region within central and eastern Tasmania. The survey will provide regional data coverage that will enable informed decisions to be made regarding natural resource management and exploration investment.
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MRT News - November Issue
Welcome to the November issue of MRT News, containing details of MRT's new state-wide bulk data downloads, as well as information about two new exploration licences recommended for granting at Huon River and Tullah.
Read more Recommendation to Grant EL8/2020 - Huon River
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Recommendation to Grant EL12/2019 - Tullah
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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MRT News - October Issue
MRT news contains the latest information relating to Exploration Licence applications, release areas and new geoscientific maps and publications from around the state.
Read more Recommendation to Grant EL3/2020 - Lisle
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Recommendation to Grant EL4/2020 - Oxberry Plains
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Recommendation to Grant EL7/2020 - Wyena
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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New Prospecting Access Layer Available
A map layer designating areas available for prospecting to those holding a prospecting licence has been added to the map viewer accessed via this website.
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Fossicking Areas Available on Map Viewer
Tasmania's designated fossicking areas are available as a layer on the map viewer accessable via this website. The areas clearly define where fossicking is permitted without a prospecting licence. Anyone considering visiting a fossicking site should first view this layer in order to gain an understaning of the boundaries of their intended fossicking destination.
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MRT News - September Issue
MRT news contains the latest information relating to Exploration Licence applications, release areas and new geoscientific maps and publications from around the state.
Read more Recommendation to Grant EL9/2020 - Donalds Road
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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Recommendation to Grant EL1/2019 - Salmons Track
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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