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Reports released in August 2026
02 Sep 2026
The following reports were released to the public in August 2026:
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New 1:25 000 Borradaile and Lake Mackenzie geological maps
31 Aug 2026
Mineral Resources Tasmania is pleased to release new Borradaile and Lake Mackenzie 1:25 000 geological maps.
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Geological Survey Field Season Review 2026
29 Aug 2026
Mineral Resources Tasmania's Geological Survey Branch has completed a successful 2025-26 field season.
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Tasmanian rare earth hyperspectral study - first in series
27 Aug 2026
MRT research demonstrates how hyperspectral scanning can enhance understanding of clay-hosted rare earth element (REE) deposits.
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Recommendation to grant EL6/2026 - Grassy
25 Aug 2026
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 EL7/2026 - Savage River
25 Aug 2026
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 EL5/2025 - Bothwell
25 Aug 2026
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 EL20/2025 - Tyenna River
25 Aug 2026
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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ERAs opening for submission in September 2026
19 Aug 2026
The following Exploration Release Areas (ERAs) will open for applications on 7 September 2026:
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Recommendation to Grant EL19/2025 - Zeehan
17 Aug 2026
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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Northeast Tasmania Au-Sb prospectivity study
07 Aug 2026
MRT has released a gold-antimony study supporting the Tasmanian Government's Critical Minerals Strategy.
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