Operating mine

Operating Mines

The Northern Territory currently has eight major operating mines, with additional smaller mines in operation, and others in care and maintenance.

The combined production value of these operations, including extractive operations, in 2022-23 totalled $4.38 billion.

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Major operating mines

The major operating mines* in the Northern Territory are:

The Ranger uranium mine near Jabiru ceased production in January 2021 and is now being rehabilitated. Roper Bar mine - Nathan River Resources Pty Ltd (iron ore), Frances Creek mine - Linecrest Pty Ltd (iron ore) and Bootu Creek mineOM Manganese Ltd (manganese) are currently in care and maintenance.

*where value of production exceeds $10 million per annum

Smaller operating mines

Smaller operating mines in the Northern Territory include the Mataranka limestone mine and quicklime operation southeast of Katherine.

More information on individual operations can be found within the descriptions of individual commodities.