Australian Bureau of Statistics
OPERATIONS
Aust explorers bring solid June quarter
Billions spent on exploration in the June quarter
03 September 2024
EXPLORATION
Gold still shines for Oz
Total meters drilled over the period fell 1.7% to 3048.9km.
07 December 2022
MANAGEMENT
Tasmania's record royalties
Exploration spend also sets a quarterly record.
07 September 2022
EXPLORATION
COVID stifles exploration spend
Gold hunting is also in decline, dropping 7% nationally to $363.5 million.
01 June 2022
EXPLORATION
AMEC bouquet for WA
According to the ABS mineral exploration expenditure is up $61.6 million, or 9% to $744.9 million.
30 November 2020
EXPLORATION
Mineral exploration up
Exploration spending rose 11.9% to $683.3 million.
31 August 2020
EXPLORATION
Minerals exploration spending falls 20%
Calls for government to increase incentives for minerals explorers.
02 June 2020
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