New zircon and rutile age constraints for stratigraphy beneath the Birrindudu Basin
New NTGS laser ablation ICP–MS zircon and rutile geochronology provides significant new age constraints for the basement beneath the Birrindudu Basin. Data from drillhole LBD2 suggest that this metamorphic basement is significantly older than previously recognised.
Missed AGES 2025? Watch the video presentations to discover the highlights
The Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) 2025 is a technical conference designed to share new geoscience to support mineral and energy exploration across the Northern Territory. Watch the 2025 video presentations, by NTGS, collaborators and industry.
Generational change in key geophysical data in the Pine Creek region completed
Acquisition on the NTGS Pine Creek Ground Gravity Survey is complete. The higher-resolution gravity data aims to boost exploration potential in the Pine Creek region.
Making more legacy data digitally available in Pine Creek Orogen
The most recent Digital Information Package 001 (DIP 001) Northern Territory geochemical and drilling datasets is now available for download featuring legacy data from 820 reports over the Batchelor 1:100 000 mapsheet.
Explore the latest Mining Developments Report
The tri-annually released report features recent developments in the minerals sector in the Northern Territory, including current information on operating mines, developing projects and advanced projects under feasibility.
Exploration grants awarded to advance geological knowledge and resource development in the Territory
The Northern Territory Government has awarded $3.9 million (GST-inclusive) in co-funding grants to 38 projects across the NT as part of Round 18 of the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program. This round will support 30 companies, including 11 first-time recipients.
Nobles Nob begins gold production
The opening of Tennant Mining's Nobles Nob gold plant in Tennant Creek marks a significant milestone in the revitalisation of gold mining in the Northern Territory.
New release: Huckitta 1:250 000 geological map series
The latest NT Geological Survey map series release reveals new insights into the highly prospective eastern Aileron Province and Irindina Province of the Northern Territory. Find out more about the geological map, GIS and explanatory notes.
AGES 2025 Presentations and Posters Record now available for download
New release – NTGS Record 2025-002: Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) Presentations and Posters
Applications for exploration grants closing soon
Applications for round 18 of the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program are closing 5pm ACST Monday 28th April. Apply now through GRANTSNT!