

Mining the Territory is Northern Australia’s leading mining conference taking a deep dive into the region’s industry: From exploration & resources development to operation, market & logistics.

The key industry briefing on new energy developments in the North, including the build out of renewables, industry decarbonisation and the exciting potential for new digital infrastructure driven by data centres and artificial intelligence.
2025 Highlights Video
Three topflight conferences + major industry exhibition.
One all access pass that connects you with over 80 sessions on significant project developments in the Territory.
First class networking & industry engagement in Australia’ north with over 800 attendees.
Opportunity abounds in 2026 as the Northern Territory’s resources and energy industries go from strength to strength:
- The world has entered into a new era of energy insecurity. Hear how Northern Australia’s energy assets are going to navigate this new world order
- The Beetaloo Basin is a total game changer for Australia with its’ potential as a transformative asset for the NT’s economy and a cornerstone of Australia’s energy security strategy with an estimated 200 years of gas supply. First gas is expected in mid-2026 from both Tamboran Resources and Beetaloo Energy. New gas pipeline/s are currently being constructed and additional ones proposed to bring this new gas to market.
- There’s an expectation that more US onshore oil and gas companies will take an active interest in the Beetaloo Basin once the existing players start selling gas
- Santos has recently completed the giant Barossa gas project offshore Northern Australia, with the first of many cargos of LNG being exported to Japan in January 2026. Santos also has plans to drill and test new appraisal wells in the Beetaloo in 2026. There is also advance planning for a CCS Hub at Bayu-Undan in Timor Leste to link back to Darwin LNG
- INPEX has recently signed a multi-decade Strategic Agreement with the NT Government to advance the NT’s economic strategic future that will maximise service and supply opportunities for local business.
- Woodside and Timor-Leste have just signed a co-operation agreement to advance technical and commercial studies for a Timor based LNG development utilising gas from the Greater Sunrise project
- The NT Government is advancing the Middle Arm Precinct, with a focus on low emission LNG, advance manufacturing, CCS, mineral processing and hydrogen
- The Northern Territory Government is also undertaking feasibility planning for the new ‘Territory Energy Link’ – a 670 km corridor from near Elliott to the proposed Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin. This significant corridor will support buried services including gas, water, optical fibre, hydrogen gas, and other services.
- Commodity prices are on a tear – particularly with gold and copper, and the major operating mines are undertaking further investment and new capacity to meet demand.
- Exciting developments are happening around the Tanami, Tennant Creek and Pine Creek regions with a number of new mines being developed and advanced. Exploration continues at pace across much of these areas, with promising success and opportunity.
- Rare earths and critical minerals continue to dominate the headlines, with the Australian Government providing additional financing options for aspirants in this space such as Arafura Resources which is expected to take the long awaited FID in 2026
- The NT is quickly becoming a potential exciting destination for new digital infrastructure. There’s much industry interest in the development of new data centres to be powered by renewable energy. High speed fibre networks will further enable significant investment. The NT has world class potential to establish one of the world’s most preeminent data precincts in the Barkly region.
- Plans are being developed to create the $400 million Darwin Renewable Energy Hub which will include up to six new solar farms along with a significant battery storage system.
- Vopak has announced plans to fast track the development of the Middle Arm Co2 Terminal – a planned common user C02 import, storage and handling facility at Middle Arm
- Plans are progressing for INPEX’s proposed Bonaparte Carbon Capture and Storage Project at Middle Arm – a JV with TotalEnergies and Woodside Energy
With so much potential across a wide range of sectors this is your year to join the must attend gathering of the Northern resources industry in 2026
Pricing
Gala Industry Networking Dinner: $240 + GST
Sunset Harbour Networking Cruise: $150 + GST
Each ticket includes Access to all three conferences, entry to Trade Exhibition, Welcome Reception, and Networking Drinks Function
2026 Speakers

Kevin Gallagher
Managing Director and CEO,
Santos

Tetsu Murayama
Managing Director, Country Chair Australia,
INPEX

Stuart Knowles
Territory Coordinator,
Northern Territory Government

Todd Abbott
Chief Executive Officer,
Tamboran Resources

David Close
Co-Head of Australian Operations,
Daly Waters Energy

Alex Underwood
Managing Director,
Beetaloo Energy Australia

Evan Tyrrell
Executive Director – Enabling Infrastructure, Department of Logistics and Infrastructure NT

Adam Watson
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director,
APA Group

Craig de Laine
Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)

Dr Ian Scrimgeour
Senior Executive Director,
Northern Territory Geological Survey

Darryl Cuzzubbo
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
Arafura Rare Earths Limited

Peter Main
Managing Director,
Tennant Mines

Grant Wilson
Executive Chairman,
Tivan

Mark Yumin
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
Primary Gold

Charles Carnie
Project Manager – Northern Territory,
Agnico Eagle Australia

Neil van Drunen
Director | Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia & Industry Policy, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies

Senior Representative
Newmont

Senior Representative
Barkly Rare Earths

Paul Brown
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Core Lithium