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Mineral Resources Tasmania
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Legacy mines weed management
11 Dec 2025
MRT Rehabilitation Officers have been overseeing implantation 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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Round 10 EDGI results released
21 Nov 2025
Mineral Resources Tasmania has released the first four Round 10 EDGI co-funded drilling project reports, completed in May 2025, including some exciting results.
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New study reveals state of sand supply in southern Tasmania
21 Nov 2025
Sand study uncovers industry challenges and opportunities
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Final round 9 EDGI results released
10 Nov 2025
The final two Round 9 Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative project reports, completed in March to May 2025, have been released.
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Recommendation to Grant EL6/2025 - Waratah
03 Nov 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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Recommendation to Grant EL14/2025 - Exeter
03 Nov 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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MRT attends International Mining And Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
30 Oct 2025
MRT showcased Tasmania’s mining and exploration industry at IMARC in Sydney during October.
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