Jervois Base Metal: About 350 jobs to be created as Government approves major NT mine project
ABOUT 350 jobs will be created after the NT Government approved the Mining Management Plan for the Jervois Base Metal Project
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ABOUT 350 jobs will be created after the NT Government approved the Mining Management Plan (MMP) for the Jervois Base Metal Project.
Located 380 km north east of Alice Springs, the approval of the project allows Kentor Minerals (owned by KGL Resources) to develop the mine, which will include on-site processing and the production of a copper concentrate and a lead/zinc concentrate.
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In line with recommendations from the Territory Ecomoic Reconstruction Commission’s (TERC) final report, the Jervois Base Metal Project approval is now the fourth significant mine approval in the past 12 months for the Northern Territory, with other approvals being the:
• Core Lithium Finniss Lithium Project,
• Nathan River Resources Nathan River Project; and
• McArthur River Mine Overburden Management Project.
Mining Minister Nicole Manison said it mining was a “huge job creator for Territorians — employing over 4400 people directly”.
“The total value of mineral production in the Northern Territory for 2019-20 was $4.4 billion and as outlined in the TERC Report, establishing new mines creates local jobs for Territorians and significantly boosts our economy,” she said.
“This is the fourth major mine approval over the past 12 months in the Northern Territory and a further step to strategically position us as a globally-significant hub for producing, processing and manufacturing minerals.
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“The Territory Labor Government is working hard to make the Territory the best place for exploration and mining investment in Australia and we are committed to attracting and supporting exploration and mining investment.”
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