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More than 200 delegates are expected to attend mining opportunity showcase

THE latest geological results from the NT Geological Survey programs will be showcased at its Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar in Alice Springs

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THE latest geological results from the Northern Territory Geological Survey programs will be showcased at its Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) in Alice Springs in April.

AGES has been running for more than 20 years and is a technical exploration conference with a range of talks from the NT Geological Survey, its research partners and the exploration industry.

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It is the Territory’s premier exploration-focused event and presents a unique opportunity to access the latest fresh exploration ideas and geoscientific data from the Northern Territory.

AGES has proven key in attracting and supporting the exploration of the Northern Territory’s rich resources by providing state-of-the-art geoscience information and data.

More than 200 delegates are expected to attend. Highlights at this year’s event include: new data releases and exploration concepts from major collaborative geoscience programs in the East Tennant and South Nicholson regions; release of information on MinEx CRC drilling programs in the Barkly region; and new information on the architecture and resource potential of the Territory’s sedimentary basins.

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Mining and Industry Minister Nicole Manison said the Northern Territory’s exploration sector was set for a big year in 2021, driven by strong exploration for commodities such as copper, gold, gas and lithium.

Pre-seminar workshops start April 19 followed by the AGES 2021 event on April 20-21 at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

To register, please visit https://dtbi.eventsair.com/2021-ages/reg

gary.shipway@news.com.au

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