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Northern Territory mining industry worth billions
The Northern Territory Government has announced its mining and resource industry is worth $6.2 billion, and will be key to reaching its $40 billion economic target. The industry was bolstered from an expenditure of $74.4 million in mineral exploration for the September quarter of 2023. “Having a strong and diversified economy means that we will have the revenue to enable investment back into Territory priorities and essential services such as secure energy supply, health, education, housing, and infrastructure,” NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler said. “The Territory Government is sending a loud and clear message to ... (full story)