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MRT contributes to global magnetite-apatite ores study
21 Aug 2024
A global collaboration, including researchers from Canada, Spain, USA, Australia (Ralph Bottrill from MRT), China, Germany and Iran, has produced an innovative paper on the contribution of molten salts to the formation of magnetite-apatite ores.
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Structural geology of Tasmania updates
19 Aug 2024
The structural geology of Tasmania has recently been updated at all map scales.
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Recommendation to grant EL5/2024 - Devonport
19 Aug 2024
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 SEL10/2023 - Tamar River Valley
19 Aug 2024
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following special exploration licence:
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Recommendation to Grant EL11/2023 - Orford
19 Aug 2024
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
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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.
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ERAs opening for submission in October 2024
07 Aug 2024
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 21 October 2024:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reports released to open file, July 2024
22 Jul 2024
Following is a list of reports released to the public in July 2024:
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ERAs opening for submission in September 2024
09 Jul 2024
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 16 September 2024:
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Reports released to public, June 2024
02 Jul 2024
Following is a list of reports released to the public in June 2024:
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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.
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ERAs opening for submission in August 2024
11 Jun 2024
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 19 August 2024:
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