AGES
The Northern Territory (NT) Government’s flagship exploration event, the Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES), will be at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on 8 to 9 April 2025.
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.
Registrations will open in December 2024.
Program highlights
The program will be packed with new geoscience from across the Territory from NTGS, Geoscience Australia, industry and our research partners. Stay tuned for more information.
Workshops
Workshops will be held on Monday afternoon prior to the ice breaker event. More details coming soon.
Mining Services Expo
AGES also incorporates the Mining Services Expo which showcases Territory businesses and their capabilities to support exploration and mining ventures.
For further information on exhibiting at this event, please contact Maddison Bolton from the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations on 08 8951 8553 or by email business.ditt@nt.gov.au.
Please visit Mining Expo Services page.
AGES 2024
AGES 2024 Conference proceedings available to download through GEMIS.
To explore all AGES 2024 conference proceedings, presentations, video presentations, programs and more, visit previous events AGES 2024 .
Other information
Download key resources from AGES past events .
To stay up to date with all the latest AGES announcements, join the NTGS monthly alert.
Alice Springs, nestled between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, is famous for its beautiful desert landscapes, colourful outback characters, opportunities for adventure and a strong Aboriginal culture. Find out more on the Northern Territory website.
**Accommodation in Alice Springs is limited.**
We suggest you contact Crowne Plaza on 08 8950 7765 and request your accommodation directly, stating you are an AGES delegate.
For assistance with bookings, go to the Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre website.
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Northern Territory Geological Survey
Phone: 08 8999 5313
ages@nt.gov.au