NT mining bonds to be made public

The dollar amount of environmental security bonds for mines in the Northern Territory are to be made public.

Resources Minister Ken Vowels says the bonds, which are held to make sure miners comply with environmental laws and help cover the cost of mine rehabilitation, will be made public in a bid to bring about better accountability.

"In the Territory these amounts have previously been confidential but we know it is important for Territorians to know the mining industry is being held accountable," Mr Vowels said.