Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby this morning announced the value of mineral production in the Northern Territory for the past year was the highest on record at $4.92 billion.

This announcement, made at NT Resources Week during the Minister's Mining the Territory address, signals a 10% increase from last financial year, and the third straight year of record production figures.

The Territory Labor Government last year announced mineral production had exceeded the $4 billion mark for the first time, while the year prior recorded what was then a record production value of $3.63 billion. This means there has been a $1.29 billion increase in the value of Territory mineral production in just over two years. 

The Mining the Territory conference forms part of NT Resources Week, which is taking place at the Convention Centre today and tomorrow and includes the South East Asia Australia Offshore and Onshore Conference and for the first time the Environmental Management and Logistics Forum.

NT Resources week is welcoming over 850 delegates this year, generating close to one million dollars in visitor expenditure.

Quotes from Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby:

“Posting a third straight year of record mineral production is sensational for the industry, and directly supports thousands of local jobs.

“With a number of projects now well advanced through the approvals process the industry is in a healthy position to continue to expand – this means more jobs for Territorians.

“Events such as Resource Week are a highlight of the industry calendar and continue to be a fundamental part of unlocking private investment, essential for the continued expansion of mining in the Northern Territory.

“Exploration and mining continues to deliver long term benefits to the Northern Territory economy and continue to drive growth.

“It’s great to see so many delegates attending this year’s events and to see the program expanded to include the Environmental Management and Logistics Forum.”

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