My region
The mining and resources sector in the Northern Territory is crucial to sustaining essential services such as education and healthcare.
Minerals are a significant part of this industry, reaching $4.38 billion for the 22-23 financial year.
To boost the minerals sector, the Northern Territory Government is implementing the recommendations of an independent Minerals Development Taskforce, who recommended actions to catalyse private investment and increase the competitiveness of the Territory.
This commitment to grow the sector in a sustainable way, will attract more investments, create jobs, and accelerate projects, helping the economy grow to $40 billion by 2030.
The NT government is also investing $7.3 million over three years to modernise the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority’s business systems, streamlining the process of releasing land for mineral leases. This will benefit custodians of sacred sites as well as mining and resource companies. The ongoing annual funding of $9.5 million for the Resourcing the Territory exploration program is critical to attracting exploration in underdeveloped areas.
Expanding the mining and resources industry in the Northern Territory will benefit the economy by creating jobs and business opportunities for all Territorians. Similarly, the onshore gas industry has the potential to provide long-term benefits to Territorians, delivering industry growth, job opportunities, training, and improving the standard of living.
The successful production of minerals and onshore gas will positively impact communities and social infrastructure in the Top End, Barkly, Central Australia, East Arnhem, and Big River regions, leading to sustained population growth and increased revenue streams for the benefit of all Territorians.
It would provide more funding for education and training, sporting and community facilities, and health services and facilities. It can also contribute to better public infrastructure, such as roads, rail, telecommunications, air services, and improved tourism industry infrastructure.
The Top End
The Top End region encompasses the northernmost section of the Territory, an area of 112,295 square kilometres, including West Daly, West Arnhem, the Tiwi Islands and the Top End Rural area.
Barkly
The Barkly region is a vast area located in the Territory’s northeast, bordered by Queensland to the east and covering around 21% of the NT’s total land area, equivalent to 283,606 square kilometres.
East Arnhem
The East Arnhem region is situated in the far north-eastern corner of the Territory and covers East Arnhem Land, Groote Eylandt and Elcho Island.
Big Rivers
The Big Rivers Region is the second largest in the Northern Territory and covers almost 25% of the Territory’s land mass.
Central Australia
The Central Australia region, located at the geographic centre of Australia, is mostly covered by desert land, spanning over 600,000 square kilometres, or 40% of the Northern Territory.