AGES

Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) 2026 was held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on 14 and 15 April 2026.

Find out more about AGES 2026 and download:

• AGES 2026 Conference Proceedings through GEMIS
• AGES 2026 Individual papers are also available through GEMIS
• AGES 2026 presentations and posters record through GEMIS
• The final program can be downloaded AGES2026 Program.

Watch all the AGES 2026 video presentations on YouTube - AGES 2026 video presentations playlist.

AGES is a technical exploration-focused conference featuring presentations from the NT Geological Survey, its partners and the exploration industry on new geoscience and latest exploration results from across the NT. The event provides a unique opportunity to access the latest in fresh exploration ideas and geoscientific data from the Territory, and to network with colleagues who share an interest in the discovery and development of the Territory’s minerals and energy resources.

AGES 2027 will be held on 13 and 14 April 2027.

Alice Springs Mining Services Expo

AGES also incorporates the Alice Springs Mining Services Expo which showcases a variety of businesses and Territory enterprises highlighting their capabilities to support exploration and mining ventures.

See who is exhibiting at the 2026 Mining Services Expo - view the floor plan.

View the Mining Expo Services page.

If you’re a business who would like to exhibit at the Expo, email business.dtbar@nt.gov.au.

Pre-Conference Workshops

An Introduction to Ore Textures and Breccias - Hosted by Dr Richard Lilly

Monday 13 April | 1pm to 4:30pm

Ore textures are a fundamental observational skill for geologists at all stages of their career.

In this half-day workshop, using a range of mineralised samples, Dr. Richard Lilly will introduce infill, alteration, and breccia textures. Through observations of these mineral textures participants will learn to establish a paragenetic sequence, which will increase understanding  of how ore systems form.

Department of Mining and Energy - Mining Development 
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment - Mining Division

Monday 13 April | 3pm to 5pm

This workshop will cover the following topics:

• Mining Development and Project Facilitation
• Regulatory Update from the Mining Division
• Update on the progress of the Mineral Titles Act 2010 Amendments

Post-Conference Workshop

NTGS Territory Gold Deposits Core Workshop

Thursday 16 April | 9am to noon

This is a technical workshop, designed for exploration geologists.  It is currently at capacity but spaces may become available, so you can add yourself to the waitlist.  Please note should this workshop become oversubscribed places will be prioritised to maximise the number of exploration companies that can benefit from this event. 

Join us for a hands-on workshop examining drill core from gold deposits hosted in Paleoproterozoic stratigraphy across the Territory's three major goldfields.

Important Information about this workshop 

• There is limited capacity for this workshop.
• This workshop will be held at the Alice Springs Core Facility, 16 Power Street, Braitling. Attendees must provide their own transport.
• Attendees are required to wear appropriate PPE, which includes steel-cap boots, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt. Please note this equipment will not be supplied and must be brought by the attendees

Sponsors

Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting AGES 2026.

Other information

Find out more about past AGES events and download:

• AGES 2025 Conference Proceedings through GEMIS
• AGES 2025 presentations and posters record through GEMIS.

Check out the release of video presentations from AGES.

To explore all AGES 2025 conference proceedings, presentations, video presentations, programs and more, visit previous events AGES 2024 .

Download key resources from AGES past events .

To stay up to date with all the latest AGES announcements, join the NTGS alert.