Highlights

• Over 300 delegates from across Australia and overseas will visit Alice Springs on 14-15 April for the Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) 2026.

• AGES is one of Australia’s leading technical resource exploration conferences.

• The event offers the latest geoscience data, trusted research and exploration highlights from across the NT to increase exploration activity and unlock new areas for development.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is reaffirming its commitment to growing the exploration sector at the Annual Geoscience Exploration Conference (AGES) in Alice Springs.

As the sector’s key technical and networking forum, AGES remains central to the Government’s strategy to support exploration, attract investment and drive growth in the Territory’s resources sector.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said in our year of growth, certainty and security, the Northern Territory is uniquely positioned to unlock its vast mineral and resources potential, including the opportunity presented by the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

“Events like AGES showcase the Territory’s significant mineral and energy potential and highlight why the NT remains one of the most exciting exploration destinations in the world,” Mr Maley said.

“Our CLP government is focused on creating the right environment for investment and development so we can deliver jobs for Territorians, support regional communities and keep our economy strong into the future.

“This is why we are committed to supporting a strong exploration sector through high-quality geoscience data, targeted incentives and the boosting of our long-standing exploration grants program."

Significantly, this year’s AGES comes at a time of real opportunity and expansion for the Territory’s gas and minerals sector – including first gas from the Beetaloo expected to flow into our domestic market this year.

AGES 2026 presents a dynamic program, including:

• Rapid copper and gold resource growth and new mining developments around Tennant Creek
• Insights on the resource potential of the greater McArthur Basin
• Geological updates on the Beetaloo Sub-basin as it moves into pilot production
• A focus on Pine Creek and its gold and uranium endowment
• Details on new and upcoming geoscience programs by the NT Geological Survey and how to access exploration grants.

The AGES event is accompanied by the Mining Services Expo, which showcases Territory businesses and their capabilities in supporting exploration and mining projects.

For more information and to view the program, visit AGES.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom