• Home
  • News
  • Major Milestone for NT’s First Lithium Mine

Major Milestone for NT’s First Lithium Mine

03 Apr 2020 10:31 AM | Sonia Harvey (Administrator)

Minister Paul Kirby's Office

In a significant boost for the NT economy and prospects for local jobs, the Territory Labor Government has granted final approval to Core Lithium Ltd to commence development of its new lithium mine in the Top End.

The Finniss Lithium Project is a proposed open cut lithium mine located along the Cox Peninsula Road, approximately 35km west of Berry Springs. 

It is the first ever lithium mine to be approved outside of Western Australia, and is the first new mine of significant scale to be approved in the NT since 2013.

The project estimates approximately two million tonnes of lithium-bearing ore will be mined over the predicted three to four year life of the mine, and will provide around 200 jobs to local Territorians.  With the mine only an hour’s drive from Darwin and 35km from Berry Springs, the entire workforce will drive to and from the site each day and no camp will be required.

Lithium is considered a critical mineral that is strategic to the global economy, particularly for new and emerging technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles, mobile phones, high-definition screen displays, solar panels, medical equipment and military technology.

The development of the Finniss Lithium Project has the potential to position the NT as a strategically important jurisdiction for the production, processing and manufacturing of critical minerals to the global market. 

Access to the power station, rail and gas facilities, and one hour via sealed road to a local workforce and the Darwin Port position the project to efficiently supply key Asian lithium markets, and provide scope for further processing potential within Darwin itself.

Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby, has approved the project’s Mining Management Plan (MMP) and issued an Authorisation to Core Lithium Ltd to commence development of the project.

 

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

“The Territory Labor Government knows that local jobs and economic recovery have never been more important.  The resources sector is going to play a huge role in our recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, and the milestone achieved by the Finniss Lithium Project is very good news for Territorians.

“The first three years of this project are expected to inject over half a billion dollars into the NT economy and create around 200 jobs for Territorians within an hour of Darwin.

“We will get through this crisis, and the Territory Labor Government is working hard to kick-start our economic recovery, including creating local jobs for Territorians.”

 

Quotes from Core Lithium’s Managing Director, Stephen Biggins:

"The Finniss Lithium Project will create more than 200 direct full-time jobs in the Northern Territory, with potential to inject more than half a billion dollars during its first three years of operation into the local economy.

"Core Lithium would like to thank the Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby and Northern Territory Government for their engagement during the MMP approval process. By working together with the Territory Government the Finniss Lithium Project opens the door for the Territory to be a key supplier of high-quality lithium for batteries to power the growing global electric vehicle market.

 “The Territory has the opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the world's response to reducing emissions and managing climate change risk.”

 

Media Contact:  Tom Ryan 0436 951 084


Comments

  • 06 Sep 2021 4:37 AM | ivermectin tablet
    Pharmacy Support Group
    Link  •  Reply
  • 19 Sep 2021 7:08 AM | Plaquenil
    Doxycycline Tablets Buy
    Link  •  Reply
  • 10 Oct 2021 5:50 PM | what are the side effects of prednisone
    Keflex And Sore Throat
    Link  •  Reply
  • 07 Nov 2021 9:02 AM | furosemide nursing implications
    Discount Cheap Stendra Internet Ups
    Link  •  Reply
  • 16 Nov 2021 8:49 PM | priligy united states
    Buy Diflucan Without No Prescription
    Link  •  Reply
  • 04 Dec 2021 10:33 AM | buy zithromax online for chlamydia
    Stop Propecia Trop Cher
    Link  •  Reply
  • 11 Dec 2021 10:48 AM | is neurontin commonly used with autism
    Keflex Swime Flu
    Link  •  Reply
  • 19 Dec 2021 2:22 AM | azithromycin purchase
    Warfarin For Sale
    Link  •  Reply

Energy Club NT is an Incorporated Association 

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Energy Club NT Inc and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites and files which may not be owned, authored or under the control of Energy Club NT Inc. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of other websites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software