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One of the most mineralised places on the planet

Tasmania has a long history of prosperous industries that Currently there are around 500 mining leases held in Tasmania. have yielded rich wealth. Currently the combined mining The majority of these are for construction materials (road base and mineral-processing sectors represent more than 50 per cent and surfacing materials, gravel, sand and clay). There are a number of the state’s mercantile export earnings. of firms that conduct major mining operations in Tasmania. These include Grange Resources, and Group, As one of the most mineralised places on the planet, Tasmania Diversified Minerals, Mines of Tasmania, Bluestone Mines, has remarkable geological diversity and an abundance of rich and Tasmania Mines, NQ Minerals, Cornwall , Sibelco Lime, high-grade mineral deposits that are easily accessible and close to Cement , and Circular Head Dolomite. transport and infrastructure. Major commodities extracted in Tasmania include copper, , lead, iron, , tin, zinc, coal, and Current Tasmanian Government priorities for this sector include: ultra-high purity silica flour. » attracting and facilitating new investment in both mining and Many untapped opportunities remain for exploration, extraction mineral processing and downstream processing of Tasmania’s mineral resources, » providing adequate infrastructure for mining operations and supportive legislation is in place for both exploration and development. » maintaining a world-class regulatory system for exploration and mining The Tasmanian Government recognises the need to grow Tasmania’s core industries and leverage off the state’s competitive » assisting industry in the acquisition of data and critical skills. strengths. Through the Office of the Coordinator-General and MRT, the The government is interested in securing value-adding investment government is proactively seeking investment from companies for our mining industry. Through Mineral Resources Tasmania who recognise the importance of sustainable, wealth-generating (MRT), the government provides current geo-scientific data in opportunities in exploration, mining, and mineral processing. state-of-the-art digital formats to assist explorers in identifying The government will tailor assistance to suit the specific potential mineral targets. requirements of potential investors.

www.cg.tas.gov.au Tasmanian mining industry today Mining operations Mineral processing 1. Copper Mines of Tasmania* 13. Grange Resources Copper, gold, silver pellets 12 2. Diversified Minerals 14. Tasmanian Gold Advanced Minerals 11 3. Minerals and Metals Group Silica flour Zinc, lead, gold, silver, copper 17. Cement Australia 4. Bluestone Mines Cement Tin, copper 18. BCD Resources* 7. Tasmanian Advanced Minerals Gold 10 13 Silica flour 19. Pacific Aluminium 14 19 Primary aluminium alloys, 7 7 8. Grange Resources 18 Iron ore paste, powder 9 15 17 19. TEMCO 9. Shree Minerals* 8 20 Ferromanganese 16 Iron ore 7 22 20 Silicomanganese, sinter 6 20 10. Circular Head Dolomite 3 Dolomite 23. Nyrstar Smelter 5 4 21 Zinc metals, alloys, cadmium, 2 12. Naracoopa Mineral Sands sulphuric acid 1 Heavy mineral sands 15. Tasmania Mines Mines under development Magnetite, tungsten 16. Sibelco Lime Tasmania 5. Avebury Mine 20 Limestone Nickel 20. Cornwall Coal 6. Venture Minerals 23 Coal Tin, tungsten, iron ore 21. Australian 11. King Scheelite Aluminium Tungsten 22. NQ Minerals Hellyer polymetallic tailings

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Key reasons for investing in Opportunities for exploration the Tasmanian mining and Rocks from every period of the ’s history since the Middle mineral-processing industry Proterozoic are present in Tasmania and there have been at least four major episodes of economic mineralisation. » For its size, Tasmania is one of the most highly and diversely mineralised areas in the world. Significant mineral deposits include: » Currently there are strong prices for metals with which » Proterozoic iron ore, silica, dolomite and magnesite Tasmania is well endowed and for which there is tightening » Cambrian VHMS base -gold and ultramafic-related supply, notably tin and zinc. platinum group minerals (PGM) and chromite » MRT has a comprehensive geoscientific program, providing » Devonian granite-related tin, tungsten, fluorite, magnetite and exploration companies with the information needed to let silver-lead-zinc deposits investors assess the mineral potential of the state. » Devonian slate-belt gold deposits » New projects are regularly being developed, with total » Cainozoic alluvial gold, tin and PGMs, and residual nickel, iron mine production in Tasmania expected to increase during oxide, bauxite, silica and clay. 2016-20 as a series of nickel, silica, tin, tungsten, iron ore and coal operations are brought online. Stable, flexible and » Tasmania offers investors coordination between the innovative workforce government, MRT, Environment Protection Authority, Tasmania offers a workforce that is stable, with an excellent local government and the . industrial relations record and a culture of flexibility and » There is a supportive, regularly updated, and innovation. The total cost of employing workers in Tasmania is world-class regulatory regime in Tasmania, through the less than in any other Australian state or . Mineral Resources Development Act 1995. Tasmanian training providers work with local industry to ensure their training needs are met. These providers actively design national and international training programs for accreditation, to ensure transferable and essential skills are created within the state. Tasmanian mining – access potential

1. Queenstown Land unavailable for mineral 2 5 exploration or mining 2. King Island Strategic prospectivity 3. Burnie zones 4. Launceston Current mining 5. Flinders Island leases 6. Hobart Current metallic and non-metallic exploration 3 licences

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Accessibility Industry support As an island with an area of 68 330 square kilometres, in most The Tasmanian Government’s mineral resources division, MRT instances mining and mineral-processing operations will be located provides a single point of contact for approvals or exploration less than 100 kilometres from plant to port, providing fast access activities in Tasmania. to distribution channels. There are frequent freight-shipping MRT can also assist exploration companies with geoscientific services from Tasmania’s major ports and efficient services for information on Tasmania including access to over 700 kilometres bulk cargo and seasonal commodities. The Tasmanian Freight of archived drill core. Equalisation Scheme provides financial assistance to shippers of eligible freight destined for Australian markets. Research and development Airports in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie provide quick and easy access to Australia. The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES) is based at the University of Tasmania and is Energy options widely regarded as a global leader in ore deposit research and teaching. Industry in Tasmania benefits from a safe, reliable energy supply. The CODES research team is highly valued for its wealth of The majority of Tasmania’s energy is supplied by renewable knowledge and experience. Many businesses in the industry hydro-electricity. An undersea power cable linking Tasmania with have gained great benefit from tapping into its resources and see mainland Australia has provided further security and competition significant value in CODES’ ability to tailor research projects to in the Tasmanian energy market. meet individual requirements. The connection of a natural gas pipeline from mainland Australia has introduced natural gas-generated electricity to Tasmania and Telecommunications reticulated natural gas for industrial and domestic use. Tasmania has a comprehensive telecommunications network with advanced infrastructure, and digital capability at every network site. Quick facts Explore the opportunities and » At present there are 14 mining operations in Tasmania, your future potential in Tasmania two of which are currently on care and maintenance. The Office of the Coordinator-General is the Tasmanian In addition the state is home to three major mineral- Government’s investment promotion and facilitation arm, which processing facilities and many smaller operations, including provides free confidential services and professional advice to projects aimed at producing sheelite and tin. investors, including: » As at 20 December 2019, there were 523 mining leases, » dedicated project teams and case management 130 exploration licences, and 15 retention licences active in Tasmania. » a focus on lead projects that have the potential to transform a supply chain and that leverage Tasmania’s advantages and » Metallic minerals mined in Tasmania include copper, gold, resource endowment silver, iron, tungsten, tin, aluminium, lead and zinc with future opportunities in nickel. » planning pre-audits to support approval processes » Non-metallic industrial minerals mined in Tasmania include » connections with local industry and government departments ultra-high purity silica flour, limestone, dolomite and coal. » information on business opportunities, investment regulations » Non-metallic construction materials mined in Tasmania and government assistance include building stone, aggregate, gravel and sand. » insights on business costs, skills availability, taxation and » More than 80 per cent of Australia’s economic research opportunities demonstrated resources of tin are in Tasmania. » expert advice in Tasmania’s industry capabilities and strengths » The mining and mineral-processing sectors combined » site visits to identify suitable locations for your business represent more than 50 per cent of Tasmania’s mercantile » links with potential partners export earnings. » connections with infrastructure and service providers » Current mining and exploration operations on Tasmania’s west coast have identified in-ground resources worth » information on industry strategies. more than AU$11 billion at current prices.

Contacts Mineral Resources Tasmania © State of Tasmania January 2020. PO Box 56 Rosny Park TAS 7018 Australia ARC Centre of Excellence in 47-49 Cattley St Burnie TAS 7320 Australia Photo credits: images courtesy of Ore Deposits (CODES) Phone: +61 3 6165 4800 Josh Lamont, Grange Resources Private Bag 50 Hobart TAS 7001 Australia Email: [email protected] Tasmania, Tasports, Rob Burnett, Phone: +61 3 6226 2472 Web: www.mrt.tas.gov.au Alastair Bett f8 Photography . Email: [email protected] Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Web: www.utas.edu.au/codes Energy Council Office of the Mineral Department of State Growth PO Box 393 Burnie TAS 7320 Australia Coordinator Resources GPO Box 536 Hobart TAS 7001 Australia Phone: +61 3 6419 4122 -General Tasmania Phone: +61 3 6165 5043 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.tasminerals.com.au Web: www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Office of the Coordinator-General CH Smith Centre, 20 Charles Street, Launceston PO Box 1186, Launceston, TAS 7250 Australia Phone: +61 3 6777 2786 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cg.tas.gov.au