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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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Future geoscientist in the making
27 Jan 2026
In December 2025, Mineral Resources Tasmania had the pleasure of hosting a Year 10 work experience student from Calvin Christian School.
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Balfour Rehabilitation: A Legacy of Commitment and Continued Progress
09 Jan 2026
Rehabilitation officers visited the historic Balfour site in December to assess the ongoing success of rehabilitation efforts that began more than two decades ago.
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Reports Released in December 2025
05 Jan 2026
Following is a list of reports released to the public in November 2025:
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ERAs opening for submission in February 2026
05 Jan 2026
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 23 February 2026:
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Legacy mines weed management
18 Dec 2025
MRT Rehabilitation Officers have been overseeing implementation of weed management activities across Tasmania’s legacy mine sites, focusing on the Sisters Hills quarry and Storys Creek mine.
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Abandoned mine hazards assessed in Zeehan
11 Dec 2025
Field Officers have conducted targeted risk assessments on abandoned mine sites in the Zeehan region following hazard alerts from local authorities during October 2025.
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Recommendation to Grant EL7/2025 - Exe Creek
08 Dec 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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Reports released in November 2025
02 Dec 2025
Following is a list of reports released to the public in November 2025:
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Critical minerals prospectus
28 Nov 2025
Mineral Resources Tasmania has released the Critical Minerals Prospectus - an investment guide showcasing Tasmania's unique strengths in critical and strategic material exploration and development.
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