Mining in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory (NT) is rich in world class minerals including, zinc, copper, lead, tungsten, lithium, vanadium, phosphate and potash, gold and uranium. There are currently seven high-quality mines operating.
Being located so close to Asia, the port at Darwin gives the NT a geographical advantage for minerals exports and strong relations with major markets in China, Korea, Japan and India.
Fast facts:
- NT’s mining and manufacturing industry is valued at more than $4 billion.
- Groote Eylandt, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, hosts the world’s largest manganese mine.
- One-third of Australia’s known uranium reserves can be found in the NT.
