Developing the Northern Territory's minerals industry
The Northern Territory is a key player in the rapidly evolving global minerals market, particularly for critical minerals essential to clean energy transformation.
The Minerals Industry Development team has responsibility for delivering mineral industry development outcomes as outlined in the Northern Territory Minerals Industry plan - pathway to 2030. The plan maps the vision, strategic priorities, and targeted activities necessary to sustainably realise the Territory’s mineral potential and advance the Territory towards a $40 billion economy by 2030 and beyond.
Key to this strategic plan is industry diversification, which recognises the desires, aspirations and expectations of Aboriginal Territorians in community and the opportunities presented by the Northern Territory’s minerals potential.
For project facilitation services, which are aimed at supporting projects progressing through the Northern Territory Government's approvals and development pipeline, proponents can contact the Mineral Project Facilitation and Development Team at midteam@nt.gov.au.
The team works closely with project proponents and coordinates across relevant Northern Territory Government agencies to help navigate regulatory requirements, facilitate communication between government and industry, identify and address approval-related challenges, and support project progression through key development milestones. The service is designed to provide a coordinated whole-of-government approach for significant resource and development projects, helping proponents better understand approval pathways and connect with the appropriate government stakeholders throughout the life of a project.
Contact
The Minerals Industry Development team can be contacted at midteam@nt.gov.au.
