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Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia located in the central and central-northern regions of the continent. Its capital is Darwin, a major port city on the Timor Sea. The territory covers about 1.42-million square kilometres, making it the third-largest Australian state or territory by area, yet it has a population of only around 250 000, concentrated mainly in Darwin and the regional centre of Alice Springs. The Northern Territory's economy is driven by mining, tourism, agriculture and defence. It is rich in mineral resources, including manganese, bauxite, zinc, lead, gold, uranium and rare earths, with significant operations on Groote Eylandt and in the McArthur River region. The territory also supports cattle grazing across vast pastoral leases and attracts visitors to Uluru, Kakadu National Park and other natural landmarks. The Northern Territory is governed under a system of self-government granted by the Commonwealth in 1978, with its own Legislative Assembly, though it remains a territory rather than a state. Its remote location, tropical monsoonal climate in the north and arid conditions in the south shape both its economic activity and its vulnerability to cyclones and extreme weather. The territory plays a strategic role in Australia's northern defence posture and trade links with Asia.

Northern Territory Updates


Soweto Cluster study poised for completion this month.
Soweto Cluster gold study on way as Pan African hits gold production top spot
1st June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Soweto Cluster definitive feasibility study (DFS) is on track for completion this month, Pan African Resources reported on Monday, June 1 in an operational update ahead of its financial year... 


Location map for the Nolan's project
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding offtake term sheet with global physical trader Traxys North America to support the revitalisation and onshoring of domestic manufacturing across automotive,... 


Nolans project
Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
21st May 2026 By: Reuters

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6-billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the country's third-biggest rare earths... 


Core Lithium's Finniss mine
Core Lithium restarts Finniss mine after two-year hiatus
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Core Lithium has started mining in the Grants openpit as part of the Finniss lithium operation’s restart in Australia’s Northern Territory. This marks the restart of mining activity,... 


An image of the Nolans project
Arafura signs offtake term sheet with Traxys North America
13th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding offtake term sheet with global physical trader Traxys North America to support the revitalisation and onshoring of domestic manufacturing across... 


South32's Cannington mine
South32 lowers full-year manganese guidance by 6%
22nd April 2026 By: Reuters

Diversified miner South32 lowered its full‑year forecast on April 22 for its Australia Manganese unit after wet-season rainfall and Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted operations. The company also... 


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