Exploration Activity

Mineral exploration expenditure in the Northern Territory (NT) for 2025-26 financial year was $127.8 million, down 2% on 2024-25 but showing signs of recovery with the June 2026 quarter up 49% compared to the June 2025 quarter.

View the current NT mineral exploration titles and land status map PDF (12.8 MB).

View the recent NT exploration highlights map PDF (1.2 MB).

View the NT 2026 Q1 Exploration Summary.

Download the paper and presentation through GEMIS for the overview mineral and petroleum exploration and development in 2025 from the AGES 2026 proceedings.