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Notice of Application for Exploration Licence EL6/2026 - Grassy
21 Aug 2026
Notice is given that the Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following exploration licence over the area shown hatched on the plan...
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Notice of Application for Exploration Licence EL7/2026 - Savage River
21 Aug 2026
Notice is given that the Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following exploration licence over the area shown hatched on the plan...
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Notice of Application for Exploration Licence EL5/2025 - Bothwell
21 Aug 2026
Notice is given that the Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following exploration licence over the area shown hatched on the plan...
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Notice of Application for Exploration Licence EL20/2025 - Tyenna River
21 Aug 2026
Notice is given that the Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Business, Industry and Resources that he grant the following exploration licence over the area shown hatched on the plan...
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ERAs opening for submission in September 2026
19 Aug 2026
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 7 September 2026:
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Recommendation to Grant EL19/2025 - Zeehan
17 Aug 2026
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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Northeast Tasmania Au-Sb prospectivity study
07 Aug 2026
MRT has released a gold-antimony study supporting the Tasmanian Government's Critical Minerals Strategy.
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Reports released in July 2026
03 Aug 2026
The following reports were released to the public in July 2026:
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Silver Queen Extended mine shaft closure
20 Jul 2026
In June 2026, MRT completed works to close a shaft at the Silver Queen Extended mine near Zeehan.
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Rehabilitation of mining lands trust fund annual report 2025-26
20 Jul 2026
MRT has released The Rehabilitation of Mining Lands Trust Fund Annual Report for 2025-26. Find it here...
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Contacting MRT during transition period
06 Jul 2026
As the reception area at Rosny is now closed, the best way to contact MRT is via our online General Enquiry Form.
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Change is afoot at MRT
01 Jul 2026
Mineral Resources Tasmania is undergoing a period of change during which services may be disrupted. If you are planning on contacting MRT in the near term, please note the following:
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Reports released in June 2026
02 Jul 2026
The following reports were released to the public in June 2026:
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Updated fees and forms for 2026-27
01 Jul 2026
The new financial year brings updates to our process forms. If you're planning on making an application to MRT, find our new forms here.
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Recommendation to grant EL17/2025 - St Helens
02 Jul 2026
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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