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The Northern Territory (NT) of Australia accounts for one sixth of the Australian continent. The ‘Top End’ of the NT is the site of the capital city Darwin and major ports and wharfs. Southern and central NT is desert or semi-arid plain, an area rich in minerals and energy resources. Mining Mining is a major contributor to the NT’s economy. The NT mining industry has a long history and is well known for its variety of minerals and energy resources including bauxite, gold, manganese, zinc, lead, silver, bismuth, molybdenum, opal, tungsten and diamonds - to name a few.
Political Climate Australia enjoys a stable political climate with strong government support for primary and commodity industries. The Territory Government recognises the importance of the mining industry to the Australian economy through various support measures and a favourable regulatory regime. Mining lobby groups maintain close and constructive relations with government at the Territory and federal levels.
Transport The Port of Darwin, in the NT’s Top End, is Northern Australia’s main deep-water port. The predominant mode of land transport in the Northern Territory is a combination of sealed and unsealed roads and a major north to south rail link. |
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