NT unlocks resource rich region

The Northern Territory Government is advancing major projects by opening permitting access to high-quality extractive resources at Gunn Point.

Following revision of the Reserved Land status of the NT Portion 4476 (RL34137) parcel of land, the large area has been made available for new development permits.

This will allow local civil and construction industries to access the materials they need to deliver critical infrastructure across the greater Darwin area, reducing costs, securing supply chains and pushing economic growth.

Northern territory Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley says the decision eliminates red tape and superfluous processes to deliver a practical outcome.

“We’ve removed outdated restrictions that were holding back progress and opened the door to investment and jobs,” he said.

“This is about unleashing the potential of our natural resources, cutting red tape, and providing industry with access to extractive-rich land that will help fuel the Territory’s growth.”

Koolpinyah Station, located about 70km north-east of Darwin, was previously considered reserved land under the Mineral Titles Act 2010, meaning no mineral title applications were permitted.

Revising the reserved land status will allow the resources industry to lodge extractive mineral permit applications, helping to meet growing urgent demand for materials critical to supplying major infrastructure projects across the Northern Territory.