Indigenous Affairs

SANTOS SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS JOBS

The multimillion-dollar program is part of the resources company’s proven commitment to combating Indigenous disadvantage. Darwin LNG is providing $3 million to fund KAEFER Integrated Services delivering the innovative program from early this year. KAEFER provides scaffolding, mechanical and fabric maintenance services for the gas...

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MRM CELEBRATES A MILLION MILESTONE

To commemorate the milestone a native Red River Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) was planted by two members of MRM’s Environment Team – William Joll who has been part of the team for more than 10 years, alongside rehabilitation trainee Judy Lansen, a local Gudanji woman and Traditional Custodian. The significant feat includes the planting...

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MINERALS BONANZA

Mineral exploration spending for the September quarter shot up by 30 percent to $74.4 million compared with the same quarter in 2022. It breaks the previous record of $71.6 million set in the September 2011 quarter. The 30 percent year-on-year rise was much higher than the Australia-wide increase of 5 percent. Demand for critical minerals...

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RESOURCES KEY PROSPERITY

That role will strengthen as the NT moves towards a world of renewable energy and net zero emissions. More than 5000 Territorians are employed directly and hundreds of more jobs supported by the NT’s mines and onshore gas production activities, exploration projects and two liquefied natural gas plants. Hundreds of businesses, many of...

Business

MINING A BOOST FOR NT BUSINESS

The business, which employs 20 staff, contracts to many resources companies, including South32, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Glencore, BHP and Nyrstar. General manager Max Nicholson says: “The mining industry is extremely important to our company’s success as it provides stable, long-term opportunities, which have allowed us to expand our reach...

Business

MRM BACKS BAKERY

And a big part of the success is down to a contract with McArthur River Mine, which is nearly 1000 kilometres south-east of Darwin. The bakery supplies 400-550 products, including rolls and sliced bread, to the giant lead and zinc mine near Borroloola every week. Owner Brian Seears says: “MRM is very important to our business, which in...

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GAS-FIRED WEALTH

With its rich source of renewable resources, the NT charts a course toward sustainability while capitalising on the economic benefits these ventures offer. Amid this transition, the role of natural gas emerges as a critical catalyst, synergising with renewables to fuel the region's mission towards a prosperous, sustainable future. Renewable...

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BAROSSA CRUCIAL FOR NT ECONOMY

A three-four month offshore construction campaign will create 500 jobs for Australians and a further 300 for highly-skilled expatriate crew and technical support workers from Europe. About 340 hotel rooms will be needed in Darwin. And 90 workers will “change out” every week during pipe-laying – that’s 180 people every week...

Education

FLYING DOCTORS: MAKING US HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER

A long-term contract to provide health services to the INPEX Ichthys LNG project helps enable the RFDS to carry out its free community services, including emergency evacuations from remote communities and cattle stations. Health staff stationed on INPEX’s two offshore platforms, 240 kilometres off the coast from Broome, are supported by...

Education

MRM PLAYS WELL ABOVE PAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Held over two days at the newly upgraded Palmerston Golf and Country Club, more than 300 MRM employees, contractors and suppliers attended the annual events held Friday 9 and Friday 23 June, hitting the fairways for a day of fun while leading the way in funding critical medical equipment for Territory kids. All funds raised from the charity...

Infrastructure

TYRRELL-ISING THE TERRITORY

There seemed no way out of the impasse – until he had one of those lightbulb moments, rushed into Chief Minister Paul Henderson’s office and proclaimed: “Let’s call Tyrrell.” Paul Tyrrell, who had been head of the Territory’s public service for a decade, was hauled out of retirement to achieve something that would mean so much to...

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BUYING LOCAL CAN IGNITE PROSPERITY

By actively collaborating with local suppliers, these companies can create a symbiotic relationship that benefits both their operations and the region as a whole. It provides numerous advantages – it stimulates the local economy by generating jobs, fosters entrepreneurship, and supports small and medium-sized enterprises. This economic...