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NEW RELEASE: Part 2 of a study of the structural geology of northern Tasmania
25 Mar 2026
MRT has released the second in a series of Geological Survey Papers (GSPs) dealing with the structural character of northern Tasmania.
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Reminder to exploration companies regarding obligations
23 Mar 2026
Given current instability in fuel supply, companies are reminded they may only be exempted from work programs BEFORE commitments fall due.
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23 Mar 2026
Weed management activities have been completed across several legacy mine sites in the Fingal Valley Region, Northeast Tasmania.
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Hobart and Devonport Gem and Mineral Shows 2026
20 Mar 2026
MRT registered strong interest in its maps and publications at the recent Hobart and Devonport Gem, Mineral and Fossil Shows.
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NEW RELEASE: Tyennan detrital zircon geochronology study
18 Mar 2026
A new paper presents the provenance and age constraints of new detrital zircon samples from quartzose rocks near Dublin Plain and Mersey Forest.
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Recommendation to Grant EL8/2025 - Renison Bell
10 Mar 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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Reports released in February
02 Mar 2026
Following is a list of reports released in February 2026:
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OPEN: Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative – Round 12
16 Feb 2026
Round 12 of EDGI funding is open for applications and the cap on government contributions has been raised to $100,000.
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Reports Released in January 2025
02 Feb 2026
Following is a list of reports released in January 2026:
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NEW RELEASE: Part 1 of a study of the structural geology of northern Tasmania
30 Jan 2026
MRT has released the first in a series of Geological Survey Papers (GSPs) dealing with the structural character of northern Tasmania.
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National award for MRT-supported research
29 Jan 2026
MRT-supported research receives the F. L. Stillwell award for best paper of the year published in the Australian Journal of Earth Sciences.
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