Newmont Tanami is a world-class Tier 1 underground mine in the Northern Territory, located 270 km from its closest neighbouring communities in the remote Tanami Desert of Australia. Tanami is a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) operation fully owned and operated by Newmont since 2002.
Once an open pit operation, the mine has been transformed into one of Australia’s largest underground gold mines.
The Tanami Expansion 2 is expected to secure Tanami’s future as a long-life, low-cost producer by extending its mine life beyond 2040 through the addition of a 1,460 metre hoisting shaft and supporting infrastructure to process 3.3 million tonnes per year and provide a platform for future growth. The expansion is expected to increase average annual gold production by approximately 150,000 to 200,000 ounces per year for the first five years (2028–2032) and significantly reduce operating costs through efficiency improvements.
- The Granites Gold Mine was developed and opened in 1986, with the high-grade Callie deposit discovered nearby shortly after by the site’s then-operator, Normandy Mining.
- In 2002 Newmont acquired Normandy Mining, gaining full ownership of the Tanami operations. Since then, Newmont has expanded the mine’s scale, depth and infrastructure, transforming it into a Tier 1 underground gold asset.
- Tanami’s current operations extend beyond 1.7 km underground, with extensions planned beyond 2 km.
- The second expansion project is progressing headframe construction and mechanical work. This secures Tanami as a long-life, low-cost producer – extending mine life to ~2040.
- Ore is currently trucked from underground to the Granites processing plant, where it undergoes crushing, grinding, gravity recovery and carbon-in-leach processing.
- Tanami supports a workforce of more than 1,800 FIFO personnel, with the onsite airstrip allowing FIFO access from Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Alice Springs.
- Reserves*: 5.3 million ounces of gold
- Resources*: 5.6 million ounces of gold
The Newmont Tanami mine and plant are located on Aboriginal freehold land owned by the Warlpiri people and managed on their behalf by the Central Desert Aboriginal Lands Trust.
Tanami is committed to building respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with the local people communities near its operations.
As part of our commitment to enable frequent communication with the community, a dedicated community relations team is based on site at Tanami’s operations to encourage ongoing dialogue with all our stakeholders to ensure our operations contribute positively to the community’s growth. The mine site is the most remote in Australia, with the closest communities of Yuendumu and Lajamanu approximately 370 km south and 390 km north-east of the mine.
Community Investment
Tanami contributes millions of dollars annually to Northern Territory economy through the employment of local citizens, the purchase of goods and services, payroll taxes, government royalties, land use payments, salaries and supporting community projects. Tanami invests directly and significantly in community initiatives that support community capacity-building activities, including scholarships, in-kind support and sponsorship grants.
In 2024, Tanami contributed over A$94 million in direct payments — including taxes and royalties — and around A$150 million annually to the Northern Territory economy. Community investment included A$500,000 in local initiatives and continued support for the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust, which has invested A$87 million since 2005.
Newmont Tanami maintains a strong commitment to environmental stewardship across all phases of the mine lifecycle, from exploration through to closure and rehabilitation. Environmental management at the site is guided by a systematic risk-based approach that prioritises compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
In 2024, several new initiatives were introduced to enhance biodiversity disclosure, including alignment with Nature Positive principles and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Closure planning and regional watershed management has been enhanced through the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and modelling to improve surface water drainage and landform stability.
Existing environmental monitoring programs focus on vegetation health, disturbance minimisation and tracking, borefield operations, groundwater management, and water stewardship. Compliance is maintained through rigorous analysis of analytical results, contamination controls and cyanide management practices. Emissions are tracked and reported under national frameworks, including the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS), supporting transparency and accountability in environmental performance.
* As of FY 2025. Latest Earnings Results | See Cautionary Statement
Reports and Documents
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Report
Newmont participates in the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program. As a component of our participation, we conduct detailed assessments of our energy use and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency. As a part of our transparency efforts, the 2012 and 2013 reports for our Australia operations are available online. These reports cover EEO assessments made from July 2006 to June 2012.
Australia Beyond the Mine Report
As a signatory to Enduring Value: the Australian Minerals Industry Framework for Sustainable Development, our Australia and New Zealand operations prepare an annual sustainability report. The Beyond the Mine report outlines our programs and performance particular to Australia and New Zealand.
Printed copies of the report are available by contacting:
Newmont Asia Pacific
Environment and Social Responsibility
Level 2 388 Hay Street
The Colonnade
Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008
T: +61 8 9423 6100
- June 30, 2016 Asia Pacific Sustainability Report – 2015
- February 21, 2016 DotE 2011-6192 2016 Interim Permit Compliance Report
- June 10, 2015 DotE-EPBC 2012/6370-NBG Annual Compliance Report
- June 10, 2015 Asia Pacific Sustainability Report – 2014
- January 20, 2015 Boddington Annual Compliance Report
- January 20, 2015 Terrestrial Fauna Management Plan
- January 20, 2015 Black Cockatoo Management Plan
- Newmont Tanami Operations Social Impact Assessment
Site Tour Storyboards
- November 2024 Tanami Investor Site Tour Storyboard
* As of FY 2025. See Cautionary Statement. Latest Earnings Results | See Cautionary Statement