Tag: Mining Northern Territory

All images: Newmont Mining   BY EMMA DAVIES   NEWMONT'S Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory has commenced a second phase expansion, is constructing two power stations on site and is on track to reach tier 1 status in the not too distant future.   Newmont Mining is focussed on long-term growth with Australian production remaining between 1.4 and 1.6 million ounces in 2018. Newmont Mining regional project director Francois Hardy told The Australian Mining Review that Tanami’s second phase expansion will leverage the mine for future growth and will maximize value from the deeper orebody, from between 1200m and 2600m below surface. “Tanami Expansion 2 secures the future of Tanami as a long-life, low-cost producer, adding approximately 100,000oz...

The NT Environmental Protection Agency recommended an expansion of Glencore's McArthur River mine proceed. Image: Glencore.   BY AMY BLOM   THE Northern Territory's mining sector is looking stronger, with a string of new mine openings, rising exploration and improved commodity prices signalling renewed confidence.   Mining in the Northern Territory is experiencing a revival, but as the State Government spruiks the sector, industry figures are offering more cautious optimism. In the past month, the Government has announced a surge in mineral exploration expenditure and record-breaking mineral production for the Territory. In September, Northern Territory Primary Industry and Resources minister Ken Vowles told the Mining in the Territory conference that there were a number of new mining projects across the Territory...