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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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New MRT Fees for 2025-2026
19 May 2025
New MRT Fees and Rents for 2025-2026 come into force on 1 July 2025.
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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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ERAs opening for submission in June 2025
15 Apr 2025
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 16 June 2025:
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Recommendation to Grant EL18/2024 - Mt Farrell
07 Apr 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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