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Read moreMRT at Devonport and Hobart mineral shows
MRT hosted stalls at both the Devonport and Hobart Gem and Mineral shows. Learn all the latest...
Read moreGeoscience library reopens in Mornington
The Geoscience library recently moved to Mornington and is now co-located with the core library.
Read moreShaft and Adit Repairs at Oceana Mine, Western Tasmania
Shaft repairs, funded through the Rehabilitation Trust Fund, have been completed at the former Oceana Mine near Zeehan, Tasmania.
Read moreAge of Cenozoic basalts
A new study, released by MRT, clarifies the age of Cenozoic basalts in Tasmania and characterises associated volcanism.
Read moreReports released to public in March 2024
Following is a list of reports released to the public in March 2024:
Read moreDating andalusite in lower Rocky Cape Group
A collaborative study between MRT and UTAS has identified a previously undocumented metamorphic event in the lower Rocky Cape Group.
Read moreRecommendation to Grant EL15/2023 - Mount Everett
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
Read moreRecommendation to Grant EL16/2023 - Cumberland Lake
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
Read moreCompany reports released in February 2024
Following is a list of company reports made open file in February 2024.
Read moreEffect of electrical infrastructure on geophysical exploration
In 2020 MRT commissioned Mitre Geophysics to review the likely effect of metallic, particularly electrical infrastructure, on geophysical exploration.
Read moreSecond release of Round 7 data
Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT) has now released to Open File, Final Reports from four more Round 7 EDGI co-funded drilling projects, completed in August 2023. These projects were extended due to difficulty securing drilling contractors.
Read moreERAs opening for applications in March 2024
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 18 March 2024:
Read moreRecommendation to Grant EL14/2023 - Bird River
The Director of Mines intends to recommend to the Minister for Resources that he grant the following exploration licence:
Read moreSpatial Data Downloads
A new digital data downloads page is now live bringing together statewide geology, mineral tenements, mineral occurrences, drilling and much more in a single location for easy access. Data may be downloaded in multiple formats.
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