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EMPIRE SET TO PROVE BEETALOO POTENTIAL

Once final approvals are obtained, Empire is set to begin a pilot project that will demonstrate that the Beetaloo’s shale gas resources can deliver much needed energy to the Top End and generate wide benefits for Territorians. The Beetaloo Basin, approximately 750 kilometres to the southeast of Darwin, is estimated to be the largest shale...

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EMERGING POWERHOUSE

Years of rich experience, combined with unique benefits associated with its geography and infrastructure, establish the NT as an attractive prospect for essential investments, thereby opening opportunities for local businesses to thrive. This is all part of an ambitious vision, initiated during the previous Labor government, which now rests in...

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SANTOS: HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL

The Territory has an important role to play in the future energy security of both Australia and our neighbours in Asia. To help the Top End meet that role, Santos has ramped-up its investment in the Territory by extending the life of Darwin LNG for another 20 years or more, developing the Barossa offshore gas field and launching plans to...

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TANAMI SETS GOLD STANDARD IN SAFETY

Safety is everything at the mine, which lies on Warlpiri land 950 kilometres south-west of Darwin and 560 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. Newly-appointed mine manager Luke Barbetti says: “Safety is the very first of our values.” He says the aim is simple: to have a workplace free of fatalities, injuries and illness by ensuring...

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MRM PLAYING WELL ABOVE PAR TO HELP TERRITORY KIDS

Its 2024 Charity Golf Day raised $126,000 for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Held over two days at the premier Palmerston Golf and Country Club, a horde of MRM employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners took to the greens for a day of average but fun golf while leading the way in funding critical medical equipment for Territory...

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CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE

Analysis by the International Energy Agency, International Panel on Climate Change, and others conclude that the lowest cost pathway to net zero requires the deployment of a portfolio of low emission technologies including CCS.  CO2CRC is a scientific not-for-profit organisation specialising in carbon capture and storage research. CO2CRC...

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WOMEN MAKE MRM STRONGER

For Shannon Daly and Ayefa Sharmin, McArthur River Mine is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.  The two Territorians are among many women who work at McArthur River Mine (MRM), which is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected  Located 700 km south-east of...

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CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE TERRITORY

“INPEX has worked with communities in the Territory helping to build economic resilience and community vibrancy by delivering vital programs and services.  “I’m looking forward to working alongside the INPEX Darwin team and our stakeholders and proud to be contributing to positive outcomes here in the Territory, through jobs,...

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SANTOS BUILDS ON 70-YEAR CONNECTION IN NT

The company has just completed the 262km subsea Barossa Gas Export Pipeline which is a key milestone for the company’s Barossa Gas and Darwin LNG Life Extension projects that will help create and sustain hundreds of operational jobs in Darwin and inject billions of dollars into the local economy. Installation of all 16 topside modules on...

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MAKING SURE MINERS DO RIGHT BY TERRITORIANS

Mining runs in the blood of John Tyne and his family. Both his father and grandfather were miners and now John is involved in the industry too. But unlike the previous two generations of his family John is not working directly in mineral extraction. He is a member of the Northern Territory Government’s Alice Springs’ based Central mining team...

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TY TRIUMPHS

Hosted by the Motor Trade Association SA/NT, the Automotive Apprentice Awards celebrate and recognise the best and brightest automotive technicians in the industry. A Gudanji and Garrwa man from Borroloola, near where the mine operates, Ty’s award recognises his achievements and commitment to his trade, as well as his commitment to MRM and...

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MRM SAFEGUARDS THE ENVIRONMENT

These are the key findings in the latest Independent Monitor Report 2023 for the McArthur River Mine. Released by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade in February, the report assesses the environmental management and performance of both McArthur River Mining as the operator and DITT as the regulator. The mine achieved a “very...